While some might think of gardening as an activity for just the warmer months, experienced gardeners and plant lovers ...

Winter doesn’t have to mean a dull, lifeless yard—even though so many landscapes slip into a sleepy gray slump the moment ...

A guide to seven native plants to propagate in December, including expert tips for taking hardwood cuttings of the trees and ...

Many of us like to enjoy our patios year-round, but if you want to keep some privacy, make sure you have some of these vines, ...

A bark mix lets excess water drain away quickly and allows air to reach the roots, which will prevent root rot.

There are certainly many beautiful species of trees, but if you want to plant something that offers extra benefits, consider ...

Your pet's name should be a meaningful one, and many traditional Native American names are rich with evocative meaning, ...

They know their time is fleeting, and yet they have one mission: to provide for their next generations. While they consume the nutritious nectar our wild and native plants provide, they are collecting ...

This year, my summer house has been in the garden for almost 20 years. It takes the full brunt of the wet weather and over time the window ...

• Many plants have quiet explosions of white blossoms in cold weather. Coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis) produces white to ...

Many types of wildlife — along with the insects they feed on — appreciate dead plants. Some take advantage of ...

Whether you are an avid bird-watcher or simply delight in seeing squirrels frolic in the trees, there are things you can do to make an area more enticing to all sorts of animals.