News headlines accentuate the occurrence of abnormal weather – heatwaves, excessive rain, widespread flooding, etc. which occur across the country. Even under benign conditions, a typical weather ...

The holidays are behind us, and for the New Year, tens of millions of Americans have resolved to lose weight. That’s a good place to start, but let’s tweak our resolutions a bit. First, concentrate on ...

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a low-growing ground cover that can be grown in place of traditional turf grass. A member of the mint family, the plant is hardy in zones 4 through 9 and should be ...

There are several types of creeping thyme, and some are used as lawn alternatives to grass. Whether you should grow one depends on your own wants and needs; creeping thyme lawns are not for everyone, ...

Fat is more complicated than we thought. Once considered just a bag of calories, scientists now know that our fat — aka adipose tissue — doesn’t just squirrel away energy; it also sends and receives ...

The inspiration for April's full moon is a low-growing perennial that adds vibrant color to your garden. The pink moon in April is named after phlox blooms, not the moon color itself. Plant phlox ...