Standing little bluestem is winter cover. A coyote in a January stand of bluestem in the Red Hills of Kansas. Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Wikimedia Commons
A few seasons in, New England aster can fill every gap in a bed. Great in a bioswale, harder to live with in a mixed
A young spicebush settled into a mulched, shady fern bed at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Ontario. Even, steady moisture is what it's built for. Photo:
An established patch of blue mistflower, thick with stems. A few years of this and it’s time to divide. Photo: KENPEI, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY
This is why timing matters: an evening primrose taproot, shown with a toy carrot for scale. Moving a plant this size means cutting most of
Echinacea, or coneflower if you prefer the common name, is a tough, eye-catching perennial that fits into almost any garden. If you want it to
Propagating pepper plants is honestly one of the easiest ways to get more peppers without buying new seeds or plants. Most folks either start peppers
Invasive plants in Indiana mess with local ecosystems by crowding out native species and slashing biodiversity. Removing these plants is crucial if we want to
Rhododendrons are beautiful flowering plants that can add a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape. Propagating rhododendrons is a great way to expand
Planting gladiolus bulbs in pots is a great way to add vibrant colors to any outdoor space. Gladiolus, also known as sword lilies, are popular
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