New to gardening? Cultivate your green thumb with this jargon-busting gardening glossary. Discover what the most popular ...

Pachysandra is a popular ground cover, but is it the right choice for your garden? Here's a look at the best grass ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...

Regular post-bloom pruning helps to keep a Fremontia to a manageable size, but for safety and comfort it is best to prune ...

Browse the best outdoor Christmas decorations for a warm welcome. Pretty wreaths, fresh garlands, lawn ornaments, and more ...

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A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

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'For a sensory winter garden that’s enjoyable year-round, the best plants to grow are hardy, evergreen aromatic herbs that ...

It should be secure enough not to blow away but ideally removable for the occasional warm day to allow the plant to get some fresh air and winter sunlight." Horticultural fleece provides the best ...