Plants

In the 2017 eclipse, bees stopped buzzing and returned to their hives. Plants such as oxalis and mimosa opened and closed their leaves in response to the light and temperature.

Kintzley's Ghost Honeysuckle is deer-resistant, drought-resistant, attracts pollinators, and is non-invasive—with a highly interesting back story.

Want to grow M&Ms in your garden? Popular Youtube channel, GrowVeg, explains how to sow and space your chocolate plants correctly, and demonstrates key techniques.

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.

Firefly™ petunias, a groundbreaking bioluminescent plant developed by Light Bio, is now available for pre-order in the U.S.

Nearly $18 million will be provided to ensure ready sources of native seeds and advance a new National Seed Strategy Keystone Initiative.

The USDA is investing $70 million to defend against plant pests and diseases including box tree moth and sudden oak death.

Turf's editor recalls her first experience in the transformative power of plantings and the empowering nature of creating beauty.

Here are Turf magazine's top ten most popular stories in lawn and landscaping news for 2023.