You’ve probably heard the words deciduous and evergreen, but do you know what they mean and what types of trees they are? Trees are classified into various categories, including whether or not they lose their leaves each autumn. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explains the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees.
Planting a tree in your yard is a long-term investment, but some trees grow faster than others. Pine trees are popular for their rapid, tall growth, valuable timber, and evergreen aesthetic, but how fast do they grow in a home landscape? Garden expert Logan Hailey has the answers.
Do you want to diversify your landscape? By adding a few beautiful native shrubs, you can easily increase its structural diversity, color, and curb appeal. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 17 of her favorite easy-to-grow and super-showy native shrubs.
Are you looking for a gaura variety to liven up your garden this season? This perennial may not be the most common, but its uses are endless. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 11 different types of gaura for your garden.
‘Great Maiden’s Blush’ roses are charming old garden roses with a history dating back to the 15th century. Clusters of blush pink rosettes carry exceptional fragrance, and blue-gray leaves complement the rose’s attractive form. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the many merits of these beautiful roses for any garden collection.
Ornamental herbs can be an excellent addition to the flower garden as well as the vegetable garden. ‘Kirigami’ oregano is a wonderful ornamental that brings beauty and pollinators to the garden. Read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to grow this ornamental oregano.
If you love the spicy smell of oregano, check out ‘Kent Beauty.’ Melissa Strauss tells you how to grow this fragrant and flowering beauty of an herb.
Looking for an oversized hosta that will thrill in your shade garden? Want to know more about ‘Empress Wu’ and its big, bold personality? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros takes you for a walk in the shade and dishes all the dirt on this perennial favorite.
Bush lilies are wonderful garden and houseplants with flamboyant flowers and striking foliage. Read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you how to grow and care for these fun flowering plants.
Flowering daphne carries divine fragrance, flowers, and foliage. These attractive woody shrubs are multi-season jewels in the shade garden. In this article, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores versatile flowering daphne varieties for your best fragrance-garden selections.
Why plant native plants? They invite local wildlife back into the garden, and they grow nutritious rewards for bugs, birds, and us humans. Follow these simple tips and learn how to best care for native plants in your yard alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
An annual plant that thrives with sun and low water, the American basketflower is a treasure in prairies and meadows across the United States. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how to best care for this low-maintenance annual.