It's pretty obvious that plants need light to grow and properly develop. So if you don't get a lot of light in your home, ...

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

If you want a rich, evergreen privacy screen around your garden, this glossy dark green leafed plant might just be for you. The wax leaf Ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum') is an evergreen shrub ...

Depending on the density of the foliage, planters can lower indoor temperatures by three to five degrees compared to the outdoors, providing a natural cooling effect ...

Leyland cypress and arborvitae are both popular options to add privacy to your yard, but each tree comes with a unique set of ...

“Fast-growing hedges, such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo, are the perfect alternative to man-made fences. Leylandii is especially quick, growing up to 90cm a year and requiring little ...

You may be tempted to grow vines along your fence to add privacy and shade to your yard but you should consider these ...

The balcony is the perfect inside-out space that offers an opportunity to unwind and have a peaceful time. Scroll down to ...

Be sure to monitor your plant’s moisture levels, as well, as plants may not need as much watering in the winter. If your ...

There aren’t many garden jobs that need to be completed in November so you’ll have plenty of time to get planting. Certain ...

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