The lawn between the sidewalk and road, called a hellstrip due to its seemingly inhospitable growing environment, can be ...

Even if you have a small outdoor space, it doesn't mean that your plants need to make a small impact. Pick these tall options ...

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It has definitely turned into a hot summer. However, we have plenty of moisture this year, compared to last year’s drought. Speaking of hot and dry, the ...

Now that July is here, many spring wildflowers have faded but summer blooms can still be found. Here’s a look at some of the ...

While Aster yellows is more prevalent in the Midwest, it’s also here in southwestern Pennsylvania and can be confusing to ...

Some Cosmos bedding plants I recently planted in our new garden have struggled to get going. Their leaves have yellowed and ...

Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees. Flowering spring through ...

Aster Family (Asteraceae): Attract larger predators like lady beetles and soldier beetles. Examples include blanket flowers, coneflowers, coreopsis, cosmos, sunflowers, and yarrow.

Beautiful and native to North America, most plants in the aster family are considered wildflowers and offer the perfect burst of color in your yard when you want natural blooms you can find in the ...

Oaks, asters and 6 other ‘keystone’ native species to plant for biodiversity Even planting just one keystone plant in the yard or in a container will help restore biodiversity on your property.