While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...

Evergreens should form the backbone of your front yard planting scheme, providing a focal point with one distinctive style on show or alternatively providing a framework against which other plants can ...

Evergreen azaleas need a helping hand in fall so they can come through winter without losing stems or flowers. Follow our ...

We've rounded up the top five deadliest plants that could be growing in your yard, how to identify them, why they are dangerous, and how to safely remove them.

I love tropical plants. I believe this is an extension to my love for house plants, since most house plants are shade-loving tropicals. That being said, I do love the sun-worshiping tropical also, ...

Debate continues about zone zero, the California rules nearing the finish line that would regulate what can be planted and ...

Plants that are well adapted to this region won't be hurt by the frigid weather we have had. If the low temperatures continue, however, we will lose flowers on early-flowering trees such as magnolias ...

Have you ever looked at the tag on a plant at your local garden center and been perplexed that it says something like “Zones 5-9”? This number refers to the “hardiness zones” defined by the U.S.

A bit of background: Wooden fences and plants can catch alight during wildfires, spreading the fire to your home. The state's ...

With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, where displays are overstocked with eye-catching seed ...

When spring arrives, gardeners are ready to buy plants, and many times we are trying something new and different. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune One of the most ...

Fall brings brilliant colors, and it’s not just trees that showcase rich hues—many shrubs offer striking blooms, some that last late into the season. You can bring autumn beauty into your garden with ...