For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

When you think of spring-flowering shrubs, rhododendrons likely come to mind. Even when they’re not in bloom, their evergreen ...

Evergreen shrubs can provide a lush display year-round, but if you pair them with these beneficial plants, they'll likely be ...

Our master gardener reveals the gardening trends gaining popularity in 2026. Hint: The focus is on wildlife, conservation, whimsy, and vibrant color.

Would you like to spend more time outdoors this summer – surrounded by the hum of bees, the flutter of butterflies, and the soft song of birds – without battling the harsh sun? A shaded garden can be ...

Creating a vibrant shaded area is all about contrast and creativity—playing with layers and combining plants of varying heights and textures for a natural, woodland vibe. Before you start planting, it ...

It’s too hot to do anything strenuous in the garden now. I would certainly put off labor-intensive jobs, like creating new beds, building structures such as decks and arbors, or major landscape ...

Many plants cannot tolerate the sun’s direct rays, even those whose labels claim a preference for direct sun. Many plants are, in fact, made for variations of shade: partial, filtered, deep. Partial ...

It’s the height of summer, and the weather is hot, hot, hot! That doesn’t mean work in the garden is done. Instead, venture outdoors in the early morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid working in the ...

It’s the height of summer, and the weather is hot, hot, hot! That doesn’t mean work in the garden is done. Instead, venture outdoors in the early morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid working in the ...

LUMBERTON — This summer heat has made it almost unbearable to be outside. Yet an avid gardener will continue to spend hours upon hours tending, weeding, and trying to maintain the garden. I know the ...