Q: Can I still prune down lilacs and early flowering shrubs this year? — Matt from Poland A: Yes, you can, but if you want all ...

No matter whether you call it pyracantha or firethorn, one thing we can all agree on is that this plant is as autumnal as it ...

Some of the most effective hedges you’ll see are neatly clipped evergreens with never a flower on show. But if you’re looking for something a little less formal, either as a garden divider, a screen ...

Evergreen trees and shrubs do not lose their leaves in winter and do not store food reserves in their roots. Pruning in autumn and winter could potentially damage the plant, as it can unbalance the ...

Shrubs and bushes create attractive barriers, prevent erosion, and host birds and pollinators. With those strengths, it's ...

Master gardener Brian Minter says adding companion plantings is something every green thumb can "look forward to with ...

Urban areas trap heat due to heat-absorbing surfaces like asphalt and concrete. More cities are adding trees and green spaces ...

Scientists have identified 42 “witness trees” to track unfolding climate change in Ireland in a unique research project to be ...

Q: How do I overwinter an outdoor water garden in a trough? It has with two water lilies, King Tut grass, goldfish and an ...

But in fact the long-lasting flowers of many kinds of ornamental grasses are one of their great charms, effortlessly adding a ...

The cooler weather of September and October causes renewed root growth and, in some cases, top growth. Both better enable perennials to survive the ensuing winter. Don't wait too long, however, since ...

The evidence suggests that Greenland recently remained thawed for thousands of years in between periods of glaciation.