These fruit trees are simple to grow on a deck, patio, balcony, or in a sunny spot in a greenhouse, conservatory, or porch ...

Armed with hand shovels, buckets, and patience, a dozen dedicated volunteers gathered beneath the Garry oak canopy at Cattle ...

There are other options that may meet most of your preferences, including native trees such as cottonwood, basswood, river ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

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

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

Attach the stakes to the tree with a wide, flexible material such as canvas straps or burlap. Avoid using rope or wire, which ...

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 ...

Nasty root rot threatens the Fraser fir, a beloved Christmas tree. North Carolina scientists are trying to save the iconic species.

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

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

Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I ...