A long-lived perennial from the milkweed family, butterflyweed is native to much of North America. This drought-resistant plant has a large taproot that stores water and nutrients, keeping the plant ...

First we had record-setting rain that killed plants. Then we had weeks of "flash drought" in summer that killed plants.

About 7 miles south of Council Grove, you’ll find the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, which might be the crown jewel of the entire byway experience. This nearly 11,000-acre preserve is the only ...

The name “Flint Hills” comes from the abundant chert (or flint) that eroded from the bedrock and made the land difficult to plow—a fortunate circumstance that saved this region from being converted to ...

Planning your spring garden as early as November might seem like you're in a rush, but for these bulbs, fall planting is ...

It's not too late to plant spring-blooming bulbs. November is often just the right time to give tulips, daffodils, and more time to chill before temperatures warm.