By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – The flowering dogwood tree celebrates its 70th birthday as the ...

A beautiful way to add more color to your garden is by planting flowering shrubs. These 26 options provide stunning foliage and blooms for you to enjoy.

When planning your yardscape, it's tempting to surround a beautiful fruit tree with colorful blooms. But, avoid these flowers ...

Yes, there is an orange tree variety that yields delicious fruit and can be grown in areas with limited space, including pots ...

Native plants have very different needs from fruits and veggies. Here's how to create your own edible habitat garden.

Want to create a safe space in your yard for your dog? Here are some toxic plants you'll want to avoid in the garden.

No matter the irrigation method, always water until the water penetrates all the way down to plant roots. After the ...

The spectacular Magnolia is one of the best of the flowering trees seen this month – two popular varieties come to mind M. soulangiana, probably the one most people know – with its large upright pink ...

Above: Beach plum is a beautiful spring bloomer that bees love. By George Christie Lovely perennial wildflowers are usually the first thing we think of when we consider enhancing the ecological value ...

Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, home to Missouri’s highest point and its tallest waterfall, lies just a short drive away. Together, these parks showcase the surprisingly diverse and dramatic geology of ...