December brings a unique magic to the garden. While many plants are dormant, this is the perfect time to establish hardy ...

If you're looking to create a colorful, private oasis to call your own, these are the best bushes that will get the job done ...

Tidestromia oblongifolia thrives in high heat—and scientists think it may hold the key to making food crops more resilient ...

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

Whether it's bringing a new plant to market or creating a system that saves time and resources, Heather Gronek is motivated ...

A new book suggests the novel approach of eating or in some other way using invasive plants rather than trying to kill them ...

Invasive ice plants are shifting their flowering schedules, helping them outcompete native species and reshape fragile ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

Ground cover is the backbone of your yard, creating a healthy environment for your prized plants to thrive. The right ground cover plant can smother weeds in your yard and garden while also protecting ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Herbs: Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata) has a taste somewhere between cilantro, mint, lemon, and pepper. Altogether, the flavor is bold and smoky as ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...