Finding a gardener who doesn’t love oak trees or purple coneflowers might be impossible. These beloved native plants look beautiful, thrive in our climate and support all kinds of wildlife. But for ...

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, ...

Native plants are finding homes in the hearts — and landscapes — of many gardeners. Milkweed and butterfly weed, for example, are valued as food for monarch butterfly caterpillars. And bee balm and ...

Fall blooming shrubs and bushes are an essential part of the autumn landscape. Plants that add late-season color and interest are invaluable to both growers and wildlife as the weather begins to cool.

Here in the Midwest, I somewhat look at our seasons as being a rotation of punishment and reward. In winter and summer, we are subjected to temperature extremes. During these times we get really cold, ...