When the chill of winter sets in and most gardens seem to sigh under frost and snow, some brave plants continue to hum with ...

The best plants to add color to a winter garden are those that can handle chilly weather while showing off flowers, berries, ...

It might not sound very festive, but many dogwood varieties provide stunning colour in the garden over the colder months. Red ...

Grass lawns aren't just one of the most popular ground covers; they're also one of the highest-maintenance plants in our yards. From frequent mowing and watering to fertilizing and reseeding, grass ...

When the weather is bad, the days are short and much of life has drained from your garden, there's one thing that can sharpen your senses and lift your spirits like nothing else: a scented plant. Over ...

December has turned damp and decidedly mild after the cold temperatures of late November. This has given us the chance to do some more jobs in the beds where it wouldn’t be a good idea to work if the ...

Never take anything from a neighbor's yard unless they expressly invite you to do so. Entering someone's property without permission is trespassing, and cutting their trees and shrubs without ...

Q. What is Soft Caress Mahonia? — A. A. One of my favorite plants is Soft Caress Mahonia. Its scientific name is “Mahonia eurybracteata” and it was discovered as a naturally occurring whole-plant ...