In early spring, some trimming can help you shape the plant, keeping it around 4 to 5 feet tall while maintaining its dense ...

While it’s not a magic beanstalk, the okra plant off Highway 24 in Newport is well over 17 feet tall and continues to get ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Plant them alongside flowers that bloom or thrive in the summer so you're less likely to notice a gap in your garden ...

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

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

Swindell contacted Guinness World Records after discovering the current world record okra is 16 feet and 4 inches tall grown ...

TV gardening ace Diarmuid Gavin has revealed an easy way to guarantee a splash of vivid colour in your garden next Spring, ...

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

“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 ...