If you’ve ever walked through your house or garden and spotted a plant that looks pale, stretched, or weak, you’ve ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Like the essential evergreen tree, poinsettias are a Christmas tradition. But how long do poinsettias last? Their beauty ...

If we’re hallucinating, we may not be hallucinating exactly the same thing.

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

A whiff of rotting flesh, the flash of a painted eye, a dead-faint to the floor: Nature is full of cunning survival tricks, ...

I’m very pleased to say that Driftwood and I will have a two-page feature in a national gardening magazine next month which ...

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage.

The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...

Discover the best houseplants that don’t need much water, perfect for those with busy lifestyles or who travel often. Learn ...

As the leaves start to change and fall in autumn, my mind and eye are often drawn to those deciduous trees and shrubs whose ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...