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 and which plants to pass by?
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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 weeds, and any that do take hold are spindly and easy to pull.
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 a range of sizes to fit any garden.
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 a small bed.
Big-eyed bug
These insects may not be pretty, but they’re good to have around.
