“Fast-growing hedges, such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo, are the perfect alternative to man-made fences. Leylandii is especially quick, growing up to 90cm a year and requiring little ...

The thuja is probably the most popular plant in the gardens. Although it is most often chosen to serve as a hedge, it is ...

Wait until the end of March or early April when the grass is green and there are other food sources for rodents and rabbits ...

How much rain did you receive this past week in your area? I believe we got almost an inch. I still have a few trees and shrubs to get into the ground, and I thought it might be too wet to plant. Was ...

Are there any chestnut trees that can grow well in our hot climate and produce edible chestnuts? What kind of upkeep would it ...

Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...

To add subtle charm to the garden during the darkest months, try leaning into contrast: light and dark, shadow and gloss, ...

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage.

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

New plantings of all species require careful watering by hand for their first couple of years. That means the hose and a ...

Asps, also call puss caterpillars, are found on shrubs and live oaks, but you can kill them without harming your plants.

The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...