If you want to see year-round color, you don't need to look further than your backyard. There are many native shrubs and ...

Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

Pruning flowering shrubs in the winter is one of the best ways to keep your garden healthy and your blooms plentiful in ...

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

February proves to be a busy time in the garden as plants, like rose sand hydrangeas, need your attention. To get the most ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth ...

Winter is also a great time to plant dormant trees and shrubs, including roses and fruit trees. And don’t forget cool-season edibles. The vegetable garden kicks off in early winter when a variety of ...

When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come springtime ...

If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.