It’s been a long, beautiful fall this year. The cool weather tripped the trees to color up and then hold their leaves for a beautiful show of reds, oranges and yellows. Tree leaves aren’t the only ...

Even in the cold, snow and dreariness of January, there’s actually a lot of seasonal color and interest to capture the eye outside. It may not be in your yard — but it could be. Take time to look ...

Restios are a family of perennial evergreen rush-like plants, primarily from South Africa. Their growth habits vary, like the commonly known Chondropetalum tectorum that has tufts of Juncus-like ...

As our deciduous landscapes transition to barren branches for winter, you may conclude that a few points of winter interest or wildlife benefit would be a welcome addition. What about more color, or ...

Thu., May 22, 2025 Peonies and their flowers add a spectacular dimension to early summer gardens with their bold, colorful and fragrant flowers. After flowering, their shiny green leaves continue to ...

An edible landscape can be ambitious or as simple as tucking a few edible plants among the ornamentals in your existing beds or container gardens. Here are some suggestions: Lettuce: Leaf lettuces ...