These indoor-outdoor Christmas container ideas are made to last from after Thanksgiving through New Years. Detailed how-to's ...

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

There is still time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, though you will find mixed opinions on whether planting this late in ...

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 ...

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 ...

So, to minimize those reasons to prune, select plants of an appropriate size. Other reasons to prune would be to shape up a ...

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, ...

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

Many families invite birds to their yards by setting out bird feeders. Providing seeds for birds is wonderful, but providing ...

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

Luckily these plants double up as air ... and chloroform and can grow up to 12 feet tall — always a visual treat. If your ...