Planting yellow hostas is a wonderful way to brighten up a shady spot in your landscape. For the best, long-lasting color, ...

Hostas are arguably one of the easiest perennials to grow, and they look great—and at times, downright majestic—in woodland gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. But while hostas are generally ...

Wondering when you should plant this spring or what species are beginner friendly? Local gardening experts share tips for ...

Some mulches are better at blocking weeds, some are more attractive, and some contain organic matter that breaks down to ...

Credit: elenaleonova/ Having a pretty yard filled with a bounty of colorful blooms and splendid foliage is one thing. Tending ...

Just because your garden’s shady doesn’t mean it can’t be colorful. These shade-loving annuals bring bold blooms and serious ...

This hosta alternative blooms with delicate, star-like flowers and does well in sun or partial shade. It attracts pollinators and even produces berries.

Is it finally Spring? I think Mother Nature might have made up her mind. She has been sort of a brat about it: “Oh let’s give them a nice day that soars above 78 degrees but plunges them down to 19 ...

If you kept a coleus from the garden last year as a houseplant, you can still start cuttings for transplanting outdoors. I ...

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If you’d like to see some real pops of color, there are lots of cool-weather annuals you can get in the ground now.

From lakefront parks to famous waterfalls and island escapes, these Michigan day trips prove you do not need a big budget to ...