When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by ...

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The March 2025 ice storm in northeastern Lower Michigan was impactful. Many residents were forced to leave the area until power was restored. Access to properties was hampered for months. Chainsaws ...

Evergreen ground cover plants add color to the winter garden while performing important ecological services. Discover hardy perennials and shrubs that add color and texture to the landscape all year ...

A professor of plant pathology answers questions on winter plant care and offers tips on how to keep plants protected from ...

Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...

If deer constantly ravage your outdoor spaces, consider growing deer-resistant plants and flowers to keep them at bay. Annuals, in particular, offer colorful, long-lasting blooms for the season and ...

The Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri, partners with the Master Gardeners of Green County each week to bring readers a question-and-answer column with some of the expert horticulturists ...