Daffodils are an unofficial sign of spring in many gardens. Growers rejoice that warmer weather will arrive as soon as their hardy green leaves poke through the soil in late winter. These bright...

Aphids, mosquitoes, gnats, and grasshoppers are just a few of the pests that other insects fight tirelessly to eradicate in gardens, while bees may get all the attention as helpful insects. Garden...

In places where the only fruit available is from the store, persimmons have a terrible reputation. Diospyros kaki, a persimmon that is native to Asia and is used in persimmon dessert dishes, lacks...

Why will not the branch on my rubber tree? In garden chat rooms and houseplant swaps, this is a typical query. Ficus elastica, a rubber tree plant, may sometimes be fickle, growing upward and...

Tetanus is a potentially fatal illness that lives in manure and dirt. Deep puncture wounds and cuts may also be used to introduce them into the skin. Learn how to guard against this potentially fatal...

The lingonberry is a berry that has not been particularly well-liked in the United States. Are lingonberries edible, and what are they? The lingonberry, used in Scandinavian cooking, is edible and...