If your yard is known for standing water and occasional draining problems, you're limited in what you can plant. Thankfully ...

Flowers are often a lesson in appreciating fleeting beauty. Some of the most awe-inspiring flowers—like daylilies and cherry blossoms—have some of the shortest bloom times, teaching us to appreciate ...

When deciding on the best privacy plants for your landscape, you'll want to consider three characteristics of the type of hedge you're eyeing. Our experts walk you through the decision-making process.

Hedge plants really shouldn't be an afterthought. While they might be a little unglamorous or less showy than dahlias or poppies or peonies, hedge plants are the backbone of any garden, typically ...

Are you one of the many gardeners who worry about pruning a plant and causing damage? Don’t be. Pruning can be easy if you know a little bit about what you are doing.

A boxwood alternative that blooms, a willow with silvery foliage, and another slew of new-twist hydrangeas are among the most ...

Want to cut down pollution and boost wildlife at the same time? You might want to consider planting a hedge. Hedges can not only absorb fumes from cars, cut noise pollution and keep nosy neighbours at ...

Late winter is not too early to start pruning most evergreens in the South, but you will regret pruning spring bloomers. Here's when and how to prune.

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

An overgrown shrub can become a safety hazard or eyesore and must be removed. Learn how to remove overgrown shrubs without tearing up your yard or damaging structures.