Winter doesn’t have to be a gray, lifeless season. In fact, it can be a riot of color, fragrance, and life if you know which ...

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

Starting to look good in my garden this week is the pretty camellia Yuletide, planted in a large container at the back of the ...

The glossy green foliage tolerates salt-laden air making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens. Hardy and undemanding, escallonia is a fabulous low-maintenance shrub. Best grown in fertile, ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.

January is a prime time for pruning many trees and shrubs while they are dormant. Fruit trees such as apples and peaches can ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

Seven deciduous ornamental and fruit trees to prune in January, along with expert trimming tips to help you prune backyard ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

How does one avoid accumulating excess fungi in one’s yard? First, fertilize your plants and water them appropriately to keep ...

Propagation is the best way to get fruit trees that yield good fruit and resist disease. Learn three ways to propagate fruit ...