How to buy a foxglove
When you’re shopping for a foxglove at the garden center, how do you know which plants are a good buy ...
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April 2010
Ground ivy
Ground ivy, also known as creeping Charlie, is a perennial weed that spreads by seeds and above-ground runners.
Five tips for a weed-free path
A good way to make a garden more easy-care is to grow plants close together. This tends to shade out ...
Minute pirate bug
It may be tiny, but this 1/4-in.-long bug has a big appetite — for other bugs, that is.
Slide show: Spring bloomers
What better way to celebrate spring than with lots of vibrant flowers! Here are a few favorite spring showoffs in ...
Foxtail barley
Growing up to 3 ft. tall, this upright grass has wispy seedheads that look iridescent in the sunshine.
Small-space secrets
Whether you’re an old hand at gardening or are just dipping your toe in for the first time, try planting ...
Big-eyed bug
These insects may not be pretty, but they’re good to have around.
