Your fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is very impressive! These plants often succumb to overwatering. They also require quite a ...

What’s up with the leaves of Virginia creeper being spotted and shredded? It’s a good vine and groundcover, even though it’s becoming too aggressive and even invasive sometimes. I use it and have ...

Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing through plant leaves, leaving signature holes in their wake.

Many types of bees share our yards and gardens, one of which is the leafcutter bee (Megachile). These bees are active from spring through late September in our area. They are generally dark-colored ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I took some elephant ears and banana plants from Thibodaux and planted them at ...

The orchards, gardens and natural areas of the Yakima Valley depend on pollinators to flourish. Managed hives of non-native honeybees pollinate the orchards. After blossom drop, these hives are moved ...