This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like ...

A young Los Altos couple with kids forges a fresh start by redesigning a treasured family home. Blending indoor and outdoor ...

People often use mulch to protect plants from excessive moisture loss. Native plant species have the upper hand. They are ...

Annual seedling sale underway Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and Schuylkill Conservation District are again cooperating to sell quality seedlings for private property. Tree seedlings ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there. What ground ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

Thousands of native trees have been planted in a bid to create a new rainforest - in Devon. This winter has seen 2,500 native ...

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

Discover the top 9 trendy trees for 2025 that will elevate your outdoor space. From unique silhouettes to vibrant blooms, ...

In the wake of our recent catastrophic fires, much can be written about the value of firescaping and its principles, and I will get to that subject in a moment, but first let me say a few words about ...