I think we all got lulled into thinking we were going to have weekly rainfall and milder weather, and then we entered July.

Gardening is about nurturing living plants. There can be some obstacles along the way. Insects, weeds, wildlife, and diseases are often waiting to cause havoc. Occasionally, we need to kill ...

Rose-of-Sharon This non-native, woody shrub can grow up to 8 to 12 feet and make a bold statement in your garden. Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is hardy in Zones 5-9, though it can suffer ...

Other excellent summer tree and shrub options include buttonbush, smooth and panicle hydrangeas, smokebush, rose of Sharon, ...

Here's how to choose and grow hibiscus flowers that hummingbirds can’t resist. The shape and color of hibiscus flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, plus they offer plenty of energy-rich ...

The term ‘ praying mantis ’ is used to refer to a group of insects that adopt a praying posture when their front legs are at rest. They are all long and narrow, and have a distinctive elongated thorax ...

The retail price of a pound of ground beef hit a record high of $5.98 in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's up by 18 cents from April and a 16.2% increase from the May 2024 ...

They are now common household pests and frequently get stamped on! Sharing a home with a cockroach is not much fun; they can spread bacteria such as Salmonella and as they walk, they leave a trail of ...