Evergreen trees create a beautiful natural border in yards and gardens that can be used in lieu of a traditional fence. The only downside to these plants is that they sometimes take years and years to ...

Deciduous trees such as oak, popular, and maple add color, texture and height to our landscapes as well as adding color in the fall. Evergreens typically go un-noticed during fall, serving as the back ...

Screen a backyard fence with this low-maintenance shrub ...

Whether you have a small suburban lot or a big, rambling yard, an outdoor space becomes infinitely more attractive and inviting with the addition of at least one gorgeous, shady tree. It's an element ...

Trees are an essential part of any landscape, providing lasting structure and beauty. Discover gorgeous trees that add color ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

In the Pacific Northwest, choosing trees for drought tolerance might be planting for the future, but it doesn’t have to be ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...