In our area, the time to prepare beds for planting ferns is in the spring since all but the hardiest species die back in our ...

Ferns are best planted in the cooler, wetter seasons of spring and autumn. Almost all varieties prefer shade, with some happy ...

As insectivorous, burrowing mammals, pangolins play a key role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, recycling soil nutrients and sheltering other animals in their abandoned burrows.

Hikers beware! It’s the season for stinging nettles, and they’re all over the place on local trails. But one person’s hazard is another person’s healthy elixir — so if you’re like my friend, the ...

Lawn maintenance can be boring, so put something colorful in its place. Despite its name, which it gets from its creamy-yellow flowers in late spring and early summer, this is not a true jasmine. It ...

Bring the outdoors in with these long-lasting pots. Landscape designer Carmen Johnston crafted this arrangement in a blue-and-white ceramic vessel to play off the rooms decor. Adjust the type of ...