The white, pink, and purple blooms of the horse chestnut tree provide a colorful display in the spring and early summer, making them a favorite among hummingbirds. The flowers contain nectar that the ...

Winters were brutal throughout most of New England in Colonial America. It snowed a lot, often into spring, and there were no ...

November is the traditional month to get your tulip bulbs planted. The reason we leave it a little later than other spring ...

So much of what we see, smell, feel, and hear is a result of the natural world we live in. The sound of birds chirping in the morning, the beautiful sights as the sun rises and sets each day, the ...

Because it’s one of the earliest spring bloomers, the serviceberry is an important food source for bees, butterflies and ...

When thinking about how to protect mulberry trees in winter, your first action should always be mulching. Adding a thick, ...

Want a Christmas tree, but not a fake one, and not one you just throw out either? Why not a small potted tree? They are real, ...

In the tension between ecology and economics lies an uncomfortable truth: while both words share a root in "eco" (from the ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

For those who add plants and trees to their garden with the purpose of attracting hummingbirds, there are some you'll want to ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...