One of the prettiest of shrubs one can landscape with is American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), which produces tight clusters of brilliant purple berries in the fall. It isn't too difficult to...

New Jersey Tea is a flowering shrub native to eastern North America. Scientifically known as Ceanothus americanus, it grows 3-4' tall by several feet wide in full sun and well-draining soil[1][2]. ...

One of the more common weedy grass species one may encounter in North America is commonly known as Foxtail Grass. Foxtail grass is a common name that is used for several species of grasses of the...

Blue Stemmed Goldenrod is a herbaceous wildflower native to Eastern North America[1]. Scientifically known as Solidago caesia,it grows up to 3' tall in part shade to part sun[2]. Blooming numerous...

Wild Geranium is a herbaceous wildflower native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Geranium maculatum, it can grow 2' tall in part sun and well-draining soil[1]. Blooming large pink to...

Look, anyone who spends time outdoors in the fall should be aware of Ticks. Given enough time, you are sure to pick one up while weeding, planting, or just tending to a garden. So, after many years...