Sea holly is a striking perennial that makes an eye-catching addition to a sunny garden. Native to Central and Eastern Europe, the unusual spiky flower head, ringed by a collar of ornamental bracts, ...
In my earlier years of gardening, I was attracted to and purchased unusual plants. Many of those didn’t survive beyond their ...
Gardeners use foundation plants in the front of a house to help it blend in with its natural surroundings while hiding the ...
Salt pollution from road deicing salts threatens freshwater ecosystems and urban green infrastructure. New research on salt-tolerant plants like cattails highlights their potential role in mitigating ...
Lavender plants can survive most winters with a little bit of preparation in your autumn clean-up chores and mulching is the ...
Mountain mint grows best in full to partial sun in USDA Zones 4-8. Grow it in well-draining soil in raised beds, containers, ...
The name Aucuba means blue tree and the species has attractive glossy bluish-green leaves and, as long as there is a male plant in the vicinity, produce showy red, non edible (poisonous) berries. The ...
Wondering how to start a lush landscape of foliage that can survive the harsh Texas weather? Colleen Dieter, a top gardening ...
The 2025 landscaping trend answers the demand for climate resilience, saves you money on irrigation, and still keeps your yard looking gorgeous.
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Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves.
While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in ...