There is a need for academic terms because common language can be vague. And I will warn you that what I am about to write below might come across as vague. Here is some of the terminology I use often ...

The racks of spring-planted bulbs, bare root plants and tubers show up in box stores and garden shops each spring. Colorful ...

Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained to heavy clay soils ...

In the garden in March, turn your attention to planting bare-root roses, herbaceous perennials and hedges, just in time for ...

In the next few weeks, it would be a good time to consider dividing these flowing plants. As these perennials grow, they multiply. Almost like a cell splitting, they go from one plant to a mass of ...

Almost all parts of the tree, including the bark, pods, and leaves, are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. In fact, researchers have found over 90 bioactive plant ...

During the day, you likely will not see slugs. "They are hiding under mulch, leaf litter, and pots on the patio," says Wendy Wilber, statewide master gardener volunteer coordinator for the University ...

Deciduous trees and shrubs may display stunted leaves and flower buds ... (Iberis), butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), hosta, daylily (Hemerocallis) and coral bells (Heuchera).

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Andrea Brillantes has left Star Magic and is now under talent manager Shirley Kuan. Kuan is known as the manager of Bea Alonzo. It is a new era, said Andrea to ABS ...

In the autumn months, it’s glorious to see the leaves turn from green through to golden brown, but once they start to fall and cover our gardens, it’s a different matter. While those leaves that ...

Some people use mullein flowers and leaves to make oil or tea. Possible benefits include antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. There are some safety tips you should keep in mind.

The debate over whether bay leaves actually do anything in cooking is ongoing. While some chefs swear that they add a vital flavor profile, others — including celebrity chef Ina Garten — have ...