If you’re starting a new garden bed, keep it simple. Choose a sunny spot and begin with a handful of reliable plants suited to Zones 4–5. Layer taller plants in back, shorter ones in front, and mix ...

Sunday, June 21, is the longest day of the year. That’s when the summer solstice takes place because the earth’s axis is at its maximum tilt toward the sun, resulting in 15 hours of daylight. When the ...

Very few things frustrate gardeners faster than spotting flowering plants that were not part of the original bed and are now creeping into a beautifully manicured lawn. While weeds will take over if ...

Not including animals like the bald eagle or Eastern bluebird, the monarch butterflies have garnered much interest in people. This beautiful insect with a 3½-inch to 4-inch wingspan has seen its ...

Grazing dogs can happen across poisonous and toxic plants. These common wild plants pose risks to pets and working dogs alike.

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Contributed by Anurag A. Agrawal; received March 26, 2022; accepted April 15, 2022; reviewed by Stephen Malcolm and Xoaquín Moreira Tomé This contribution is part of the special series of Inaugural ...