Buddleia is often dismissed as a weedy shrub, spotted growing in cracks by railway tracks or abandoned car lots. But I think we should give more time to this flowering plant. Yes, it is tough and ...

Gardening Ask the Garden Guy: Can you grow a butterfly bush in a container? Plus, tips for keeping those hungry rabbits out. Send your gardening and landscaping questions to [email protected].

Well, most folks who celebrate it nowadays call it May Day. Beltane is the ancient Druid holiday that comes on the first day of May and marks the halfway point of astronomical spring. So that means ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Today’s column continues the process of developing a 270-square-foot butterfly garden among several other thematic planting beds within my garden. I have ...

When brainstorming the design of your garden, one of the most important things to consider is how plants will grow over time. Several species spread rapidly through self-seeding, stem nodes, or ...

Looking to refresh your yard without waiting forever for results? Fast-growing plants can give your home a burst of color and ...

Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're living in an apartment, condo, or a home with only a small patio or ...

Greetings fellow gardeners. Our winter was a boon for everyone who loves spring flowers, with temperatures here in Hopkinton never dipping below 9 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby qualifying us for a USDA ...