Fast-growing shrubs bring long-lasting structure to the garden, unlike annual bloomers, which last just one growing season. With the right care they will establish quickly, and can be used as hedging, ...

Ground cover is the backbone of your yard, creating a healthy environment for your prized plants to thrive. The right ground cover plant can smother weeds in your yard and garden while also protecting ...

While there's no such thing as an inherently bad plant, there is such a thing as the wrong plant—whether it's ill-suited to your soil, climate, or spatial limitations. In particular, certain ...

Container plants are a wonderful option for smaller gardens, or backyards where there's more patio than dirt. However, while there are plenty of vegetables, herbs, and flowers that thrive in pots, not ...

Dreaming of a garden that looks lush and colorful without months of waiting? Fast-growing flowers can quickly fill your yard with blooms that seem like they’ve been there forever. These flowers are ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is finally here! Everywhere you look, one can find some spring color around. Some of the first plants to peek out of the ground are spring-flowering bulbs like crocus, ...