One grows on tree branches, the other roots in the soil. Five quick checks of leaves, berries and stems tell mistletoe from holly, plus the native holly worth planting.
About half the U.S. moved one half-zone warmer on the latest USDA hardiness map. Nashville went 7a to 7b and Memphis 7b to 8a. Here are the cited numbers and...
Ten common tree planting myths checked against university extension research: planting season, hole depth, amendments, gravel, fertilizer, pruning, staking, mulch and watering. Free infographic.
Name a purple flower and pick one that comes back each year. Six native perennials with botanical names, bloom months, USDA zones, light and the wildlife each one feeds.
All 50 official state trees and every state's Arbor Day date for the 2026–27 planting season in one table, plus what the list reveals: 49 of 50 are native, sugar...
Black gum, also called black tupelo, brings red fall color, nectar for bees and fruit for songbirds. Here is how big it gets, where it thrives and how to plant...
At least nine states have banned or scheduled bans on selling Callery pear, the species behind Bradford, Cleveland Select and Chanticleer. Here is every effective date in one table, why...
Pair blazing star with native partners that bloom alongside it and after it. Here is where each one goes, when it flowers, and a sunny sample bed to copy.
Flame leaf sumac names two native plants. Learn which one suits your zone, how to plant it bare root and how to enjoy its red fall leaves and winter berries...
Once a forgotten woodland fruit, the pawpaw is having a moment. Here's the history behind America's largest native fruit, why it's suddenly everywhere in home orchards, and what it takes...
Native plants save water, support local wildlife, resist pests naturally, and thrive with less work than non-native varieties. Here's why they deserve a spot in your landscape.
