Habitat loss is a great cause of wildlife endangerment. You can help in your home garden by creating a wildlife habitat with ...

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North American tallgrass prairies.

While mulch is a great resource in both reducing weeds and keeping your trees healthy, don’t overlook the usefulness of ...

A carefully designed edible landscape filled with fruit trees, berry bushes, herbs, and perennial vegetables can make a dent ...

A common mistake made by homeowners is to go to the store and pick out plants, bring them home and plant them without carefully checking to make sure they will grow in the locations where they are ...

Another key 2026 trend is a move toward smarter gardening. Diane Blazek, executive director of the National Gardening Bureau, calls it “awareness gardening” in which gardeners are becoming more aware ...

Plagued by deer eating your hedges? If you live in Zones 7 to 10, plant this native sunlight-hating perennial to keep them ...

Evaluate your shade trees for strength of their limbs. Call in a certified arborist if you see any branch that looks like it’s dead or dying. All it takes is one ice storm or strong gust of wind to ...

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...

Why settle for just a pretty view when your garden can offer a delicious snack, too? Edible landscaping is the perfect way to ...