Ornamental grasses can add texture, color and movement to backyard planting displays. Whether you are looking to add greenery ...

This month is a great time to get planting perennials and last week I suggested some good varieties for sunny spots that are ...

Utilizing evergreens is a clever way to maintain interest whatever the season, and these 5 options will not disappoint ...

Happily, mulching with compost or leafmould usually remedies this. Dense shade beneath evergreen shrubs and trees is not ...

Groundcovers are your secret weapon for filling in garden gaps, keeping weeds in check, and adding a splash of ...

Growing colorful shrubs can enhance your home landscape by providing privacy, shade, erosion control, and habitat for ...

With all of the magnificent magnolia tree varieties out there, you can choose any of these types to add cups of color and ...

Glory of the snow ( Chionodoxa luciliae) is another plant that can survive winter outside. A bulb perennial, it can often ...

Adorned with cascades of long silken tassels through the winter months, this is a large striking evergreen shrub for sun or shade. It's often grown against a wall, where it enjoys the extra warmth and ...

A semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 66cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like, green leaves, and very fragrant, dark purple flowers with a ...