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

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 ...

Evergreen ferns are priceless gems in a winter garden. During summer, it’s easy to take our subtly variegated green backcloth of leaves ...

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

Ground covers are generally considered low maintenance, but there are some basic rules you'll want to follow for thriving ...

The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...

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

Discover the best houseplants that don’t need much water, perfect for those with busy lifestyles or who travel often. Learn ...

The wax leaf Ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum') is an evergreen shrub with dense foliage that will give your yard a beautiful English garden vibe. A cultivar of the widely-known Japanese privet ...

According to the Arlington Fire Marshal’s Office, it is not legal to burn any yard waste, including leaves and debris, for ...

Bearberries, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, are evergreen ground cover plants growing across much of Canada and the northern United ...