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Ever walked through a garden center and felt drawn to those lush, familiar plants everyone seems to be buying? It’s tempting ...

Pruning can continue through August as needed based on the gardener’s desires to control the height and bushiness of the ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year. Selected by members of ...

Telipogon cruentilabrum is one of four new rare and spectacular Telipogon species described in 2025 by Dr Carlos Martel, ...

Gardening columnist Carol Barany encourages readers to refresh their gardens by choosing dependable plants, highlighting ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call ...

You know that moment when it absolutely pours and you’re standing at the window watching your bank slowly… slide? You go out ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year. Selected by members of ...

Are you afraid of snakes? Some ground covers provide shade, shelter, and food for snakes. To keep snakes out of your yard, avoid planting certain plant species.

FIRST, HAPPY NEW Year to each and everyone of you! May all of your fingers be green and the weeds disappear from your gardens.