Swallowtail butterflies rest on a plant stem. - Tomasz Klejdysz/Getty Images Is it just a coincidence that a flower resembling a butterfly is also vital for certain butterfly species? Common rue (Ruta ...

Description: Rue, a thrifty perennial herb that thrives on little to moderate water in all zones so long as it's in full sun, has been grown for centuries for its household uses. Also known as herb of ...

As a homeowner, one of the most frustrating tasks can be controlling pests in your yard. Rabbits can rob your garden of vegetables, squirrels can dig up bulbs in your flower beds, and deer can strip ...

Olive Garden is opening soon in Harrisonburg, Rue 21 is set to close, our local beer trail has won some awards and Staunton will see more dogwood trees planted— here's the buzz. The time has come for ...

Many home gardeners have looked around and felt pretty depressed about the huge freeze losses in yards throughout the area, but never fear - remember that sometimes with loss comes new ideas and new ...

You will have likely walked right by this plant while hiking in the woods or along a shaded riverbank. It makes its home in areas that are sheltered from the afternoon sun, where the soil is moist and ...