Let us introduce you to the banana leaf plant. Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) ...

Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...

Gardeners often spend a lot of time deciding where to plant perennials, considering things like color, shape, and texture. Knowing the mature height of your perennials is key to choosing the best ...

These seeds need cold winter temperatures to germinate in the spring. Are New England Asters Good for Pollinators? New ...

For many gardeners, installing a rock garden with small-scale plants is the perfect solution to a major problem – lack of space. Not everyone wants the expense or work involved in caring for a large ...

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

Discover five easy fruit plants—lemon, guava, strawberry, papaya, and pomegranate—that grow well in balcony pots and offer ...

It used to be that everything came in “supersize” — from extra-large boxes of cereal to cars the size of whales to homes on half-acre lots, and more. Today, of course, it seems like everything is ...

I have space in my perennial beds and am thinking about growing some vegetables there this spring. The beds get plenty of sunlight. Any reason why I shouldn't? And is it OK to start my beans and peas ...

Summer is well underway and questions are flooding in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

, what are some of the best particular perennial choices for central Pennsylvania? Try these 10 high-performing, easy-to-grow sun-lovers – arranged below by order of bloom. All can be planted ...

M.B.: Tall perennials need more discipline. Mark your calendar now to remind yourself to give crew cuts in May and June. Cutting back tall-growing perennials in late spring and early summer will give ...