It’s considered a tough native hardwood and is not only ornamental but resistant to many diseases and insect problems. This is an excellent tree for naturalized landscapes. Why we love it: Ironwood is ...

The ornamental plants called hibiscus are brightly coloured and enticing as those of lodhra trees. Lavender is a low-growing, ...

and give a vertical backdrop to the smaller plants in your garden. Besides, spring blooming trees add unmatched beauty to your backyard with their yellow, white, blue, red, or purple flowers. Are you ...

On harvest days at Three Creeks Farm and Forest in the Missouri River valley, farm owner Emily Wright and her staff collect ...

Western redbud, crepe myrtle, Chinese pistache and of course, native oaks, are good for the environment and grow well here.

Those of us with city gardens or limited planting areas expect a lot from trees we plant. Stewartia is suited to growing in ...

If you’re hoping to catch the blazing colours of autumn, your best bet is to head to your nearest arboretum. I was lucky ...

Squill are lesser-known spring bloomers, but these delicate white, blue or blue-and-white striped flowers are delightful.

Wild cucumber vine: This native but weedy plant always attracts attention when it begins blooming along the roadsides. Since ...

LawnStarter breaks down the lawn and landscaping projects that deliver the greatest return on investment and homeowner joy.

The number one consideration to successfully grow plants vertically is support. Besides size and lighting requirements, ...

Plants with berries, sculptural woody stalks and potted evergreens are a few ideas for adding visual interest during chilly ...