Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, details the social, psychological, and health benefits of home and community gardening.

Now that emerald ash borer has been found close to North Dakota, people with ash trees need to make some decisions about controlling this invasive insect.

September is the best month to sow seed, fertilize, kill weeds and aerate your lawn.

The chemistry behind fall leaf colors is a story of sugar and tiny molecules of pigment that capture and reflect light.

Lithops are a unique-looking, low-maintenance succulent.

Little bluestem is a native of prairies on the Great Plains and serves as a host for butterfly larvae such as the Dakota skipper.

Lithops, an interesting-looking plant that is native to Africa, prefers sandy soil and bright light.

With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, consider getting a “shamrock” to bring some luck to your life or just to simply enjoy this wonderful houseplant.

Numerous earthworm castings in lawns can be unsightly in spring.

Lawn trends are moving toward practices that balance green space with plant diversity for wildlife and pollinators.