The elegant gayfeather, known scientifically as Liatris elegans, is currently in bloom at Padre Island National Seashore, ...

Fragrant perennials — butterfly bush (Buddleia), yarrow, wormwood, Dianthus, some day lilies and hostas, bee balm (Monarda), ...

The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to ...

As the crisp air of October settles in and the vibrant hues of autumn begin to paint the landscape, there’s no better time to infuse your garden with the natural beauty and resilience of native ...

How do you know which of the many varieties to buy to suit your specific site? Blazing star species all fall under the Liatris genus. These native perennials are found across North America (wild and ...

When you use links on our website, we may earn a fee. Grow lights make indoor gardening easier, whether supporting house plants or building a grow room. These specifically designed lamps and bulbs ...

Some perennials should be pruned in fall, while others benefit from waiting until spring. This guide provides insight into ...

Many plants provide benefits over the winter months and can be left in place until spring. Coneflowers, coreopsis, and liatris, for example, provide food for winter birds in the form of seeds.

Walk down Barton Street East and it is amazing to see how some native plant species and a group of community volunteers can change the urban landscape. Where garbage used to collect, flowers ...