Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baptisia, commonly known as blue wild indigo, are architectural gems in the garden. One day it's 72 degrees during the day, and 35 ...

Growing native plants is a great way to support pollinators like butterflies and bees, songbirds, and other wildlife. Even the smallest patio garden can provide much-needed habitat for native ...

Too much water can cause some plants to turn to mush. Not these perennial plants that like wet soil! They thrive in soggy situations, such as an area surrounding a splashing fountain, the edges of a ...

For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners' minds. Most nurseries didn’t stock them. But that’s slowly changing. Native plants provide food and shelter ...

Looking for flowering plants that will thrive in sandy soil in your region? There are distinct benefits to this soil type. Many species appreciate the excellent drainage, and most plants on the list ...

These pretty native bees are important pollinators for Australian crops. This has to be one of the prettiest bees in the world. Named for the beautiful turquoise bands that run across its abdomen, the ...