Gardening is a delightful pastime that brings joy to many, but it can also come with its own set of challenges.

If you've received a gifted plant that isn't doing so well, it may be time to move it outside. Here are some commonly gifted plants that would benefit.

Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the world, before they get a foothold. By Margaret Roach When it comes to invasive ...

You may feel like it’s too late to sow additional seeds in your garden. It’s actually getting to be just about perfect for some seeds to become fast-growing plants. Sometimes rushing the planting of ...

"Ground cover" must surely be the most lukewarm label we apply to some genuinely lovely and useful plants. It's like calling your (also lovely and useful) spouse "the dishwasher." Many ground covers ...

Delphine Farmer receives funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Energy, and the W.M. Keck ...