Pulling or digging up vines is best done when the soil is moist, and the goal is to remove as much of the below-ground roots, ...

The flowering dogwood tree (Cornus florida) is an all-season beauty that fits in any garden. Here's the best time to plant ...

A common garden favorite has a lesser-used counterpart that offers bigger blooms, taller growth, and a more eye-catching ...

Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages. In hot, dry climates, olive trees can be planted outdoors. However, in much of the rest of the ...

Tropical plants may be native to regions elsewhere in the world, but they’re incredibly exciting and easy to grow right here ...

Native Ohio plants can be grown in containers on small patios, balconies or stoops. These plants are adapted to local weather, making them easier to maintain. Container gardens with native plants ...

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An ancient and quiet world lies at your feet whenever you walk through a forest or wetland in New Jersey. Mosses, part of the broader group known as bryophytes (which include liverworts and hornworts) ...

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The tech industry needs massive amounts of electricity. The most overlooked power plant in the United States isn’t a gas turbine or a solar farm: It’s your house. Tech companies are locked into a race ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Houseplants bring a certain quality to your home that’s hard to replicate with other kinds of decor. They ...

Plants, like people, have a circadian clock and they sense seasonal changes to light and temperature. Plants that bloom in the spring use the longer days and warmer temperatures as seasonal cues that ...