Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...
Ever find yourself puzzled by the “full sun” label on plant tags? It sounds easy, but the reality is a lot more complicated these days. Sunlight isn’t the same everywhere, and your garden’s needs ...
Oregano is one of those herbs that gain a place in every garden, rather unobtrusively. Native to the Mediterranean, oregano ...
Ever wish your garden could take care of itself and look even better each year? Perennials might be just what you need.
MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tea plants, annuals like coleus, ligustrum, figs, broccoli, palms and weed control ...
Gardening columnist Carol Barany encourages readers to refresh their gardens by choosing dependable plants, highlighting ...
Broadleaf evergreen trees and shrubs are susceptible to damage from dry winter winds and fluctuating temperatures. Learn how to protect evergreen plants against winter damage and care for them through ...
Native along the entire East Coast and west to Missouri and Texas, this slow-growing, pyramidical holly can reach 25-60 feet ...
My wife and I enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the native sumac. We've talked about having sumac plants in our yard. Do you ...
From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call on large upright grasses, such as the native big bluestem, as well as ...
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The gift of rosemary for the holidays

Rosemary topiaries are extremely popular during the holidays because they are often shaped like Christmas trees.
While almost all species of camellias can be grown in the southern half of the state, there are now varieties that are hardy ...