Planted in a sheltered spot in the garden, the flowers and leaves of oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) can last all ...

Botanists classify berries into a wide range of types – a true berry is a fruit formed by a single flower with seeds embedded in the pulp. Berries here, however, refer to horticultural usage – any ...

I hear it all the time: "Ken, I love the look of a beautiful landscape, but I barely have time to water, let alone fuss with demanding plants." I get it. Life gets busy, but your garden doesn't have ...

When dusk arrives early and the lawn silvers with dew, small choices change everything. Colour, shape and scent can lift the longest nights. By late October, the right plants deliver light-catching ...

The nights draw in, the air cools, yet thousands still linger outdoors seeking colour, warmth and small, hopeful rituals. Across the country, householders are reshaping gloomy borders with three ...

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 ...