To put out big blooms camellias need the right care. From planting them in the wrong soil to watering them improperly, here ...

Last week, after being inside hibernating for too long, I was starting to look forward to some sunshine. On Inauguration Day, I saw some sunshine out the window, and it gave me some hope that the sun ...

Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in ...

The Chinese New Year kicks off the Year of the Snake Jan. 29. The perfect plant for the occasion? Easy-care snake plant ...

The dormant season is the perfect time to plant fruit and nut trees in East Texas. With the cooler temperatures, planting now ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

Pomegranate trees can grow either along the coast or inland, unlike most deciduous fruit trees, which prefer a chillier ...

Camellias are the jewel of the winter garden. With so many types, they can be red, pink or white and they can be a solid ...

Mojave portulaca has cup-shaped flowers in yellow, mango, tangerine and fuchsia colors. It can be ordered online, but I hope ...

A more useful approach for gardeners may be the concept of phenology and a weather-measurement system called growing degree ...

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve ...

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