Learning how to create a foliage border is a lesson in celebrating the under-appreciated elements of a plant. Too often ...

While it is one of the best hedges for privacy, and the wax leaf Ligustrum is known for its easy maintenance and fast growth, take an extra step before planting this cultivar. Because wax leaf ...

This shrub is easy to care for, drought-tolerant, and grows well in sunny spots, reaching only 1-2 feet in height. Magic ...

You’ve likely have heard the promotion “Leave the Leaves” to protect beneficial insects like pollinators during winter. While ...

Also known as Hippeastrum, amaryllis is known for its tall stems and large trumpet blooms, perfect for table arrangements.

With bright green foliage and a compact habit, Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria from the Southern Living Plant Collection is the ...

Not every boxwood cultivar will be able to withstand a Nebraska winter, but choosing wisely and picking the right spot in the ...

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

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

'Removing about one-fifth of the stems at the base of the shrub will help maintain a healthy, vigorous plant by encouraging air circulation and sunlight penetration and reducing the risk of disease,' ...

Tall hedges add structure and privacy but require regular maintenance to stay neat ... especially in larger vegetable beds or ...

Expert advice for choosing the best, most durable materials for a raised garden bed, for years of successful growing ...