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It seems like more landscape plants are being added to Pennsylvania's noxious plant list. Privet is next on the list.

Is it a good idea to plant a wildflower seed mix? This article explains what is considered a wildflower and gives you tips for selecting and planting a wildflower mix.

Honey bees can be managed to produce many products, but they are even more valued for the major role they play in pollination of agricultural crops.

Phlox offers many ornamental options. This article offers basic information about these plants to help educate beginning gardeners.

Native ornamental grasses provide valuable wildlife habitat, shelter and food for insects and larval caterpillars.

Plant rhubarb in spring or early fall, then be patient. Once established, rhubarb will provide beauty in the garden and a flavorful harvest for many years.

This article will provide information on planning and planting a new perennial bed and will take you through the steps the author followed when planting three perennial beds.

Did you enjoy a flowering potted plant this spring? We have many resources to help you decide what to do with the plant when the blossoms fade.

Early blooming native trees provide many benefits to the landscape and our native pollinators.

Find out which favorite plants are considered hardy versus tender annuals and when it is best to plant each type.

Home gardeners have many positive options for creating resilient and sustainable gardens that can help mitigate climate change and its effects on our landscapes.

Jumping worms (Amynthas and Metaphire spp.) are invasive species that have a negative impact on our ecosystems. This article explores how gardeners might mitigate their detrimental effects.

Cherry trees can be a wonderful addition to an edible home landscape, providing beauty and interest as well as a bounty of sweet or tart fruit.

This article covers the resiliency of "evergreen perennials" and which species to include in the garden for winter interest.

Gardeners can learn the reasons and methods for pruning needled evergreen trees and shrubs such as arborvitaes, pines, firs, spruces, yews, junipers, and hemlocks.

While roaming through a nursery or botanical garden, have you noticed new scientific names assigned to plants you thought you knew?

If you want a low-maintenance houseplant, a jade plant (Crassula ovata) may be just what you want. This no-fuss plant tolerates neglect and is a great choice for beginning gardeners.

Explore the aesthetic charm and tropical vibes that palms bring to our homes, inviting us to delve into the lush world of indoor palms.

What should the gardener make of houseplant products that abound, especially on websites and in catalogs? This article recommends which accessories are necessary for indoor plant care and which are not.

Has a flowering plant brought you joy this winter? Penn State Extension offers many resources to help you care for holiday plants.

Of the two major types of diseases of woody ornamentals—biotic and abiotic—abiotic diseases are by far the most important ones on landscape and nursery plants.

Evergreen arborvitae trees are a common sight in Pennsylvania landscapes. Did you know these plants are native to our area? Read on to learn how to use and care for this popular conifer.

Are you looking for books that will help youth discover gardening? These children’s books will cultivate young gardeners.

Keeping a garden journal can be a valuable tool to help both novice and experienced gardeners meet their goals.

Create lasting memories during the holiday season by using a living Christmas tree.