I've got a sunny, open area in my back yard outside of Hershey. I'd like to grow some tall, spiky-flowering plants, preferably perennials this year. Do you have any recommendations? A: Let's see ...

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NOW that the autumn colour has been blown to the four corners, the garden is suddenly launched into its wintry garb and it is a much-changed scene. Evergreens of all kinds, broad-leaved trees and ...

Plants have evolved all sorts of wickedly clever defense mechanisms, and the most primal—and effective—are thorns, prickles, and spines. Spiky plants can be a hassle for maintenance and pruning, but ...