A cool-season flower that can be set out in early spring, sweet alyssum fades in the summer heat, but its clusters of tiny ...

Photosynthesis changed Earth in powerful ways. When photosynthetic organisms appeared, it led to the Great Oxygenation Event.

Ready to turn that neglected spot in your yard into a beautiful oasis? Read on to learn about the best shade plants, which also happened to be some of the best low-maintenance plants.

a group of plants in the order Santalales, are found around the world. Only some species of mistletoe are parasitic. The traditional parasitic mistletoe we think of is Viscum album. Most mistletoe ...

If you are considering a succulent garden, you'll want to include some of these small, drought-tolerant plants. They'll spread over soil fairly quickly, creating an attractive under-layer for ...

Question: I have a friend who is dividing her perennial flowers and has offered to share them with me. She has a big variety and my space is limited. What would you suggest I plant? Answer ...

A Natural History of the World's Spiders," author Ximena Nelson examines three species of spider with unusual diets — plants, ...

Cutting back flowering perennials, annuals and bedding plants can help to improve and prolong flowering and the shape of a plant. It’s not just trees and shrubs that need pruning. Flowering ...

These flowers are also an important source of food for pollinators late in the season. Fall is an ideal time to plant perennials and shrubs, when temperatures are cooler and rainfall is plentiful.