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A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and ...

If you think an allium is for you, the important thing is to understand when and how to plant your bulbs so that you can ...

We’re all familiar with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, the popular, colorful -- and omnipresent – harbingers of spring. But ...

Wine corks, of all things can have another use outdoors. Simply poke the cork onto the end of knitting needles which are ...

With about 300 different species, the iris is one of the most visually striking plants in the garden. Whether grown in ...

New plantings, especially trees and shrubs, need long, slow watering over the entire root zone to keep all those new delicate ...

Go ahead and grab a good handful or two of one type since a solid block of one color is more impressive and eye-grabbing from ...

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

Full sun spots can be tricky in the garden, but they’re also prime real estate for some of the toughest, most beautiful ...

“Violas are a beautiful addition to your yard during the colder part of the year,” says Wilson, “Offering bright flowers that ...

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