Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest, tolerance of less than ...

During a recent Arbor Day event, Gov. Josh Stein announced that the 2025 N.C. Tree of the Year is the white oak, Quercus alba ...

When you plant pretty trees with pink and white flowers in your backyard, the spring air fills with their sweet scent and ...

This climbing plant doesn't like heat or humidity, with most plants finishing their life cycle by June or July. Gardeners can ...

A spring walk in search of a rare fern becomes a reflection on memory, nature and the quiet resilience of a threatened ...

As the last month of autumn approaches, we need to start thinking about gardening in the coming winter months.

Pennsylvania's state flower is the mountain laurel.Gov. Gifford Pinchot chose it more than 90 years ago. The General Assembly ...

Remarkable research has unlocked new understanding of the mysterious ways trees communicate and share knowledge with each ...

Let’s go out to greet the first ephemerals before their brief exuberance concludes as trees leaf out.

Robert Myers “My favourite peony has to be Paeonia tenuifolia, the delicate and utterly charming fern-leaf peony. With its ...

Care requirements: Full sun; well-draining soil rich in organic matter ...

Then, learning how to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard could be the answer. With the right planting choices, ...