A wide variety of insects in midsummer can chew petals (and foliage), which include many species of beetles, grasshoppers, ...

Coneflowers are easy to grow from seed, but not all varieties will sow true and inherit their parents features. Choose from these budget-friendly options.

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

The headclipping weevil is of greater concern where members of the aster family are used in naturalized areas.

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

Pruning is vital for both the health and overall aesthetics of your garden, so deadhead these flowers in July to add more ...

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

Carrie Houk created a home for herself over the years that speaks both of her love of family and her passion for theater, art ...

Author of the 2006 regional best-selling novel "Time in a Garden," Mary Agria is an 8-time first prize winner of the Michigan ...

Butterfly gardens are a great source of enjoyment. It can be a perfect opportunity to work with children or grandchildren and ...