By adding a few distinctive elements, you can recreate the garden styles of Europe, North Africa, the Far East and beyond. If ...

When spring arrives, gardeners are ready to buy plants, and many times we are trying something new and different. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune One of the most ...

As you browse the garden and seed catalogs that are starting to arrive in your mailbox and read the details in the plant descriptions, you may wonder if a certain plant that really appeals to you will ...

Before wasting time, money and effort in the garden, you need to take a close look the USDA Planting Zones. Here is how to understand it. You don’t want to start planting your garden without knowing ...

Q. I am converting my lawn over to a more drought-tolerant landscape and wondering if you can recommend some hardy, drought-tolerant shrubs that can be grown successfully in Redding? A. In Redding, a ...

Plant labels, catalogs and magazines all mention that this-or-that plant is suitable for this-or-that “zone.” But what does “zone” really reference? And why should you care? If you search “hardiness ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When shopping for plants, you might notice labels that specify ...

Our natural world is blessed with mountains, trees, flowers, rivers, and other wonders. Within this nature, there are also beautiful man-made spaces—gardens. What makes a garden truly special is its ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When it comes to planting crops, or your backyard garden, there's hardly a more impactful factor than the weather. As weather patterns have shifted over time thanks to climate ...