Knowing which flowers thrive in the region's soils and summer climate is an important consideration when planning a garden.

Visiting the Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud, Minn., is an experience.

Gladiolus flowers are not hardy to our area, but their corm can be dug up and stored to plant the next year.

Peonies are an easy-to-grow plant, with beautiful, colorful blossoms.

Even if you have a green thumb, poinsettias will drop their flowers and the colorful bracts will fade by spring.

The disease has caused more than $50 million in losses in the U.S.

An herb garden can be a ready-made sensory garden for children.

To preserve plants for next year and to save money, consider lifting and overwintering your expensive tender bulbs.

Forcing bulbs during the winter can add some color to your home.

The leaf cutter bee is an important native pollinator.