Achieving success in the ambitiously deliberate pursuit of finding and identifying wildflowers hinges on a single important concept based on a familiar but often misused word: “flower.” Straight to ...

Today’s photos include my shots of recent images of plants in my garden, plus images downloaded from Wikimedia Commons of new additions discussed in this column’s topic. Let’s proceed with that topic: ...

Sedum is a popular flowering plant for shrub and flower beds. At a distance, some cultivars of sedum may be mistaken for myrtle spurge. Myrtle spurge is a toxic plant that should be eliminated from ...

Curling leaves on tomato plants are a common issue for gardeners, but you can save your crop. Tomato leaves often curl due to ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Experts say poisonous plants are common in the Four States, but learning how to identify and avoid them, can help people enjoy the outdoors more this summer. “You may have heard of the ...

Leaf miners are just one of the many pests that affect our gardens. The two leaf miner types most often found in Marin are the Liriomyza spp., a mostly black and yellow fly with clear wings, and ...

Sometimes holes appear in plant leaves and it's not clear why. We rounded up five common causes for this problem and tips for ...

Noticed holes in your plant leaves? The damage could be caused by insects, slugs, snails, or even plant diseases.

In addition to being able to identify weeds, you can take steps to help prevent them from growing in order to keep a healthy garden this summer. Check out this handy list and helpful information.