I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author says of this oak: “It merits a gardener’s lust,” a superlative testimonial ...

The Grasses of Autumn. One of my main enjoyments in the months of September - November is the sight of ripening grasses in ...

To add subtle charm to the garden during the darkest months, try leaning into contrast: light and dark, shadow and gloss, ...

You might not have the largest yard or plot, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow the mighty spruce. These 5 types of spruce ...

Dwarf Fothergilla When I saw the fall color on dwarf fothergilla, Fothergilla gardenii, I knew I wanted to grow it in my ...

Blue Star Juniper is a unique dwarf shrub with striking silvery-blue foliage that brings color and texture to your garden ...

Deciduous trees such as oak, popular, and maple add color, texture and height to our landscapes as well as adding color in ...

Discover low-maintenance companion plants that enhance the beauty of blue oat grass. Explore the best pairings to create a ...

Nationally, it’s a neck-and-neck race, but in the historically blue Evergreen State, all polls show Harris is the overwhelming favorite for Washington’s 12 electoral votes — largely because ...

While hedges and shrubs are great for creating privacy, you might want to consider using evergreens that will hold up ...

evergreen shrub that brings a tropical touch to any yard. It drapes the winterscape with gristly, egg-like, silvery-green foliage. Other seasons are marked by the presence of purple-mottled, fleshy ...