A cool fact is that plants can simultaneously serve multiple purposes. Here's a flower, usually used as a ground cover, that ...

Learn how to grow American mountain ash, a lovely native tree that provides year-round interest for gardens in cooler ...

During the holidays, you can find many live flowering plants just about everywhere: greenhouses, floral shops, big-box stores and grocery store floral departments. Deciding on just the right selection ...

Raised beds need good drainage to carry nutrients through the soil to the plants to stimulate strong, healthy growth, but the ...

Designing an autumn garden can feel daunting for those without experience. Our professional gardener offers the best pink ...

Astrantia, often referred to as masterwort, is a garden gem that brings elegance and unique beauty to any landscape. With ...

Cockscomb flowers are a type of celosia, a plant with unique inflorescences—a.k.a. many-flowered spikes. These ...

Ackee and Cod had met before. The fruit of this tree is strange even for those of us who grew up eating it. Ackee’s outer ...

Depending on your climate, backyard covered patio ideas can be a simple fix, such as adding a canopy or sail shade to make ...

When choosing a large shade tree, one must always deal with a conundrum – there is an inverse relationship between the ...

Carol Barany isn't ready for winter flavors or scents. She's grasping to pumpkin spice and sharing some giant pumpkin growing tips.

You know fall has arrived when you start seeing potted Chrysanthemums in garden centers. Chrysanthemums, better known as mums ...