Go a little wild with the kids! Master Naturalist Meredith O'Reilly shows off fun outdoor projects f... More

From every viewpoint, Helen Roberts enriches her life with art. Her garden, named The Muses, is a ga... More

What's this on the back of my holly ferns?

Thanks to Heidi Schaub for this great question and picture! What are these growths on the undersides of her Japanese holly ferns? These are spores, which indicate a very happy plant. Ferns are ancient plants ... More

• Avoid dead-heading flowers too soon, since many sm...
• Provide water for the wildlife! Clean baths and re...
• Put out a shallow bowl of water for toads.
• Plant celosia, cosmos, cypress vine, portulaca, su...
• Be sure to deeply water new perennials, shrubs and...

Brazilian rock rose

Like our native pink rock rose (Pavonia lasiopetala) this species is a relative of the more tropical hibiscus, but with more drought and cold tolerance. Plant Brazilian rock rose in full sun and give it plenty of space, sin... More