Planting on any sloped land is more difficult than flat-ground planting because: 1.) it’s harder to walk and work on a slope; and 2.) the soil is usually poor and thin from erosion. Toughest of all is ...

Gardening can throw up a range of problems to solve. How can you ensure that what you’re growing can thrive in the local climate? Are any invasive species putting other plants at risk? Which native ...

If you are seeking an attractive, low-maintenance native shrub that entices pollinators to your garden, then Physocarpus opulifolius, or Ninebark, might be the plant for you. Its foliage, abundant ...

The end of March is the beginning of the main planting season here in southcentral Pennsylvania, a time when it’s fine to start planting most trees, shrubs, evergreens, and perennial flowers. Read ...