As they sat on their porch overlooking the creek, a squirrel affectionately named Speedy scurried onto Funk’s lap to beg for ...

Here are the best shade perennials gardening experts recommend, including plants that attract pollinators such as bees and ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

I think we all got lulled into thinking we were going to have weekly rainfall and milder weather, and then we entered July.

The Barbados Tropical Garden transports you to the Caribbean without the hassle of passports or airport security lines. Palm fronds create a gentle symphony overhead as tropical flowers compete for ...

Perennials. Tall slipper plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus) is a highly drought-tolerant selection from Mexica whose bracts are ...

If you are in the market for ground cover plants, try any of these low-growing, flowers for shade, sun, or drought resistance ...

Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade. Soil moisture, traffic levels, and surrounding plants should all factor into your choice, too. For example, certain ground covers tolerate foot ...

In spring, whorls of leaves give rise to umbels of white flowers, says Adrienne Roethling, head gardener for a private estate, adding that the green mass remains through fall. Zones: 4 to 8 ...

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up.

That’s precisely where these hardworking, yet often underrated plants come in. While some thrive in dry shade and others adore full sun, they all need very little attention, onc ...