Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

This spring has been special. We finally made it to May and I am still able to have a fire in my outdoor fireplace almost every evening due to the cooler weather. The plants in my yard got a little ...

A perennial tough as nails yet as delicate as sprigs of baby's breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

Culture: Well-drained soil. Plant’s long taproot helps it tolerate dry conditions. Needs little fertilizer or organic matter to do well. Easy-to-grow, tough plant that needs only medium moisture.

Q: How can I prevent squirrels from picking my yaupon branches and eating the berries? I'm afraid I will lose my plants. A: Squirrel battles are commonplace in the garden; it's difficult to prevent ...

Are empty spots in your landscape crying out for a flower that is a butterfly magnet and makes a perfect perennial border? Oenothera lindheimeri, a tough, low-maintenance flowering plant known by ...

A few years ago they built a store and landscaped the parking lot. I'd drive by on my way into town observing the original plants for a long time now. What knocks my socks off every time is the gauras ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - A delicate, wispy bloomer has earned a spot in the spotlight as Louisiana’s newest super plant. Gaura was recently named a Louisiana super plant by the LSU AgCenter — and experts say ...

For anybody who still needed one, this past winter and spring have been something of a wake-up call — a confirmation that we can no longer count on our traditional rainfall pattern. April’s ...

A perennial that’s tough as nails yet delicate as sprigs of baby’s breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...