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You can plant dormant trees and shrubs and sow native plant seeds in January to get a head start on your garden. Discover ...

It is nearly impossible for you to avoid all forms of winter desiccation damage, but watering the roots deeply can ...

Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the winter with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips for protecting different hydrangea ...

More gardeners are incorporating native plants into their landscapes and there are fun tips to add house plants or plan for ...

Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...

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Tired of filling up your seed trays? This alternative will take a fraction of the time and provide great results ...

The annual emergence of snowdrops is once again transforming public spaces and gardens into enchanting white carpets. These ...

I have a bed of iris that has quit blooming each spring. It’s pretty much in full sun, so I don’t think that’s the problem.

It’s more than just a season of bloom. In Moc Chau, the soft white of plum flowers is woven into daily life, memory, and the ...

In this series on the principles of landscape design we will be focusing on correcting common design flaws while accounting ...