Plants & Gardens Blog

After eight years, the last trees have been distributed. May they all thrive for years to come! Read › Last of the Million Trees Given Away at BBG

No longer rare but still fascinating to observe, this little bird is capable of stealing the fur right off of a sleeping raccoon's back. Read › Birds of Brooklyn: Tufted Titmouse

Bonsai styles can be grouped in many ways. Five basic forms derive their names from the tree’s angle of growth from a container and provide a common starting point for exploring styles. Read › Bonsai Styles

Witch-hazels flower when few other plants do, and there are two native species that make wonderful garden shrubs. Read › Native Witch-Hazel

Tomatoes were once viewed with suspicion, but these days, we can't get enough of them. Even the unripe ones are delicious, especially in this recipe. Read › Eat Local: Green Tomato Shakshuka

This lovely climbing vine has beautified many a chain link fence, but not everyone is a fan. Read › Weed of the Month: Morning-Glory

As BBG’s Native Flora Garden curator, Uli Lorimer works hard to nurture plants in the great outdoors, yet he is also an expert at choosing plants that thrive in much less ideal conditions—a New York City apartment. Read › Fool-Proof Houseplants

When properly selected and planted, sedge lawns require little or no mowing, fertilizing, or chemicals, and some require less water than conventional turf. Read › Sedge Lawns: A Sustainable, Low-Maintenance Alternative to Grass

Don't let rats ruin your garden. Learn how to keep your urban oasis rat-free. Read › Keep Rats Out of Your Garden

A primer on when and how to prune climbing plants so they flower beautifully, stay healthy, and remain under control Read › How to Prune Your Vines and Other Climbing Plants