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Support Native Bees with Spring Beauty

Learn about the unique relationship between the native perennial, spring beauty, and a specialized native bee that relies on it. The plant has pink pollen — you have to see it to believe it!

Garden Pest Roundup: What to Look Out for in Your Region

Regional gardening experts share the common pests to watch for in your area and how to manage them with effective IPM methods.

Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Pacific Northwest

Our regional expert shares three garden pests to watch for that can wreak havoc on gardens in the Pacific Northwest.

Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Northeast

Our regional expert shares three garden pests that are lurking in Northeast gardens

Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Southeast

Our regional experts share about three garden pests Southeast gardeners should watch for, what damage they cause and how to control them with IPM methods.

Garden Pests to Look Out for in the Midwest

Our regional expert highlights three hungry pests that can devour Midwest gardens.

What is Crape Myrtle Bark Scale?

Learn how to identify and manage crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS), a sap-sucking insect that can reduce vigor and flowering in your trees.

Early Spring Gardening Checklist: 6 Tasks to Wake Up Your Garden

Get your garden ready for the season with expert advice from Daryl Beyers of The New York Botanical Garden, including six early spring tasks to tackle before planting.

The Ultimate Guide to Gardening for Pollinators

Creating a pollinator-friendly garden starts with a few key elements. Find tips here, along with native-rooted plant picks they’ll love.

Is It Organic or Not? A Look at 7 Common Garden Practices

Organic gardening isn’t just about skipping chemicals. We bust common myths and take a closer look at common practices to explain what’s truly organic, what’s not and what falls somewhere in between.

Winter Happy Hour for the Birds

Every winter morning starts with a happy hour for the birds in my garden. Learn how to make bird-watching part of your routine and provide fresh water for your backyard visitors.