Expert advice for choosing the best, most durable materials for a raised garden bed, for years of successful growing ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

“Fast-growing hedges, such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo, are the perfect alternative to man-made fences. Leylandii is especially quick, growing up to 90cm a year and requiring little ...

Aluminum plant is a silver-splashed tropical species that has proved its “metal” as a houseplant, but it requires higher ...

If hummingbirds aren't coming to your yard, try planting this striking lavender lookalike around your garden. It's easy to ...

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

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Like the essential evergreen tree, poinsettias are a Christmas tradition. But how long do poinsettias last? Their beauty ...

If there is one certainty for all humans, it’s that we are drawn to natural elements.

The Darwinian Gardener pulled into his driveway and noticed that something felt different. It took him an extra second to ...

Fall in the Florida garden can sometimes feel and look like spring. We had a week of cool weather earlier in the fall, but ...

This story was authored by Eric Larson. A friend from church recalled portions of this column I wrote over eight years ago. I originally wrote the column about […] ...