Stop invasive plants taking over your borders ...

Weeds—we can't live with them and, unfortunately, we can't live without them. But what we can do is find a way to control them. It all starts with understanding their biology and habits. By learning ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

These beautiful foliage plants also help suppress weeds.

Weeds are relentless, clever, opportunistic intruders that won't let go of any chance to pop up in your garden. No matter what you do, they seem to find a way in. And it is especially tough to watch ...

Removing weeds before they set seed is one reason why winter is the best time to kill weeds. But soil and time management are ...

Another cold snap (hopefully winter’s last) blanketed our area for several days, requiring some of us (me included) to return sensitive plants to protected areas. Soon it will be time to return ...

Whether you have a garden or you're interested in starting one, you're likely familiar with the terms annual and perennial. Both are used to describe the growing cycle of plants, but knowing the ...

It is all too common, especially here in north Florida, for warm-season perennial grass weeds to invade your desired warm-season perennial grass lawn or yard. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be ...

Planning a flower garden for this year? There are so many considerations to think about. First you need to pick out the best spot for the types of plants you wish to grow. Full sun, part shade or ...