Not many flowers have the power to infuse a whole garden with fragrant smells. Some never had the ability, while others lost ...

Native landscaping requires minimal maintenance, benefits the environment and, with a bit of acceptance, can be a thing of ...

The smaller fringe flower cultivars can serve as effective ground covers on sloped yards. They'll control erosion while ...

A monitor lizard, or Varanus salvator, joins the bird in front of the lens, blundering into the clearing as the bird once again shoots up its feathers and charges the lizard before darting off, the ...

Succulent plants are defined as plants that have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, stems or roots,” writes columnist ...

Only a small group of people have regular access to the enchanting rooftop sanctuary atop the Center on Halsted in Lakeview.

Now, about eight of these gently scented plants are starting to bloom in a wet depression in the front yard. As July ...

Enough coal ash slurry to fill 800 Olympic swimming pools swallowed a town in 2008, carrying toxins, sickness and bitter ...

Today’s evergreens not only offer practical solutions to garden challenges—but they look fabulous in the landscape, too. With ...

Whether you love them or hate them, one thing is for sure—these long-lasting florals have certainly come a long way.

Home &Backyard visited Main Street Makery, where the owner/instructor Lisa Diemer gave the secrets of creating a sweet floral ...

Looking for front porch plant ideas? These picks thrive in Florida’s sunny weather while adding charm to your home’s entryway ...