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

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 ...

I’m very pleased to say that Driftwood and I will have a two-page feature in a national gardening magazine next month which will be published ...

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.

Dwarf Fothergilla When I saw the fall color on dwarf fothergilla, Fothergilla gardenii, I knew I wanted to grow it in my ...

The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a compact, cone-shaped evergreen with soft, bright green needles that provide year-round ... It’s ...

The actress utilizes plants as boundaries in her backyard, proving that greenery and shrubs can be as functional as they are ...

Discover low-maintenance companion plants that enhance the beauty of blue oat grass. Explore the best pairings to create a ...

Green and black tea have similar health benefits, such as boosting alertness and protecting heart and brain health. Both are high in antioxidants but differ in their components. One isn’t necess ...

While hedges and shrubs are great for creating privacy, you might want to consider using evergreens that will hold up ...

evergreen shrub that brings a tropical touch to any yard. It drapes the winterscape with gristly, egg-like, silvery-green foliage. Other seasons are marked by the presence of purple-mottled, fleshy ...