If you love pretty perennials that fill your garden with their lovely fresh scent, take a look at one of Queen Elizabeth's ...

Creating a beautiful garden is a joy, but the last thing you want is for your perfect backyard retreat to become a haven for ...

No. Mowing “high” encourages the grass to grow taller, and tall grass quickly becomes thin grass. Thin grass weakens so that weeds can get started. It’s also more exposed to sun’s drying rays and ...

A native alternative to Japanese barberry is Fothergilla, a glorious spring-flowering shrub that thrives in sun or semi-shade. In particular, Amy recommends the Dwarf Fothergilla ( Fothergilla ...

One of the most common reasons lavender fails in the garden is that its feet are too wet. "Lavender is a drought-tolerant ...

Boxwood can happily grow in semi-shade, provided it gets a few hours of sunlight each day. Any container needs drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix, as plants struggle and the boxwood can ...

The second annual Parade of Gardens Southern Utah is taking place September 19-21. This self-guided tour features homes with ...

I know I want to catch the last days of summer. Your plants will be taking advantage of the warm soil and sunshine, too.

Simple backyard upgrades that create a peaceful, inviting retreat, turning small investments into a relaxing hideaway you’ll ...

Here’s a look at varieties featured during the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trials at Raker-Roberta's Young Plants and ...

Many of you lost trees, shrubs and flowers during the summer solstice storm. Now that the clean-up is well underway, you may ...

When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — ...