From weed suppression to visual cohesion, ground covers are the hard-working backbone of your garden. Here are our favorite fast-growing ground cover plants.

Wild scarlet monkeyflowers in California survived a historic drought by relying on a rapid evolution, marking the first time the process has been observed in the wild.

Scientists call the phenomenon “evolutionary rescue” — when a species’ genetic diversity allows it to survive amid extreme threats.

Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.

There's no rule that says vegetables and flowers have to be grown separately. Add these blooms to your vegetable garden to boost your yield.

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

If you want to see more hummingbirds in your yard or garden, try planting these hummingbird-favorite shrubs that bloom throughout spring and summer.

You can plant these fast-growing flowers in spring to fill in the holes in your garden. We've gathered a list of vigorous annuals and perennials to give your garden a jumpstart.

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