Many gardeners find it a challenge identifying plants for wet soil. Most plots have dank, wet spots where water tends to sit, brooks overflow, springs discharge or there is a naturally high water ...

Worried about the winter frost? Need to keep your precious plants protected until spring comes around? Well, we've got one ...

I like to say that plants can be as fussy as a 2-year-old facing a plate of overcooked broccoli. Plants know what they want and will not behave the way you want them to unless you accommodate their ...

Ever noticed how stepping into a lush garden just feels better? Besides looking good, some outdoor plants can actually help ...

Q: I have poor soil and a slope in my backyard, so I get water accumulation at the base of the slope. The problem is I have a shed near the base of the slope, which doesn't leave me room for trees or ...

Q: What are some hardy perennials that can handle growing in moist to sometimes wet soil conditions? — T. S. A: With all the rain we have received lately, gardeners are discovering low spots in their ...

The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

A golden fullmoon maple (Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' takes center stage in this in this moderately wet site. (Rick Wetherbee) Many of us in the Pacific Northwest deal with soggy clay soil, especially ...

Gardeners eager to get outside and work in this year’s early warm weather should take care: It’s all too easy to damage your soil in early spring. “The danger is that you’ll compact the soil if you ...