Willows are a popular landscaping tree that adds beauty and elegance to your garden. They are also one of the best trees for ...

In a study published in Taiwania, researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of ...

'One of the best evergreens to stop weeds is yew,' says Alex Kantor, owner of Perfect Plants Nursery. For one of the easiest ...

Evergreen shrubs are a popular garden choice because they are easy to maintain, generally require less pruning than other varieties, and don’t leave piles of fallen leaves in their wake. They can also ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing ...

Plus, the evergreen foliage provides great shelter for small birds all year round. Hebes are usually small and fairly low maintenance, only requiring a trim during the late summer to maintain neatness ...

Should you decide to plant an evergreen this fall, pay particular attention to ease of maintenance and the desired effect. Some evergreen trees and shrubs must be clipped or sheared if you want to ...

A small evergreen, the madrone grows to a maximum height of about 30 feet. The tree’s most distinct feature is its strikingly smooth bark, which can range from white to yellow to a sienna red.

Dear Reader: The best time to trim and reshape any evergreen shrub is late winter, a few weeks before the burst of spring growth. That’s especially important if you’re planning on doing any ...

Dear Neil: I have 4 Hatch pepper plants and 3 Serrano pepper plants in pots of different sizes. Leaves on some plants have brown spots, while others’ leaves are wilting and falling off.

Plants with berries, sculptural woody stalks and potted evergreens are a few ideas for adding visual interest during chilly months By Jennifer Tzeses Originally Published Sept. 25, 2024, 7:13 am ...