There are several important factors to consider when introducing eucalyptus to your garden. It’s essential to choose the right variety for your zone and to ensure that you provi ...

Winter residents often ask which plants, besides cactus, will best tolerate cold desert nights and yet survive hot summers ...

Dealing with gaps is also feasible during renovation. Rather than replacement trees, which have to compete with the established hedge, a better solution is to bend a nearby shoot into gaps, tying it ...

Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian ...

Last week, while I was going to town, a neighbor and friend from church asked me what I knew was an orange-like small tree that begins with C. He knew that I understood plants. I said, “Calamondin.” I ...

The weather has warmed above last week's freezing temperatures. But it's still winter and your garden is susceptible to freezes. What you should know.

It was over 5,000 years ago that the ancient Egyptians started bringing plants — most likely ferns and palm trees — indoors ...

First, there is not one type of evergreen. Conifers, or cone-bearing woody plants, are what we typically think of when talking about plants being evergreen. However, the deciding factor is the native ...

Evergreens are the foundation of any well-designed garden, providing structure, texture and interest at all times of year.

The bush is commonly found in Ohio yards because it’s low maintenance and has beautiful berries that bring color to dull ...

Gardeners should keep an eye out for these new tropicals and shrubs, like mangaves, 'Gold Leopard' canna lilies and edible roses.