Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to invasive, these are the ones to avoid.

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...

The best color is on new growth — branches that are just a year or two old. Older branches will turn grayish or brown. “To ...

Winter is a busy time for Sissinghurst's gardening team. Here's what tasks they undertake when plants are dormant – and what ...

Winter is usually quiet for most gardens. However, there are some things you can do to optimize your garden for spring. One ...

Learn how to handle common yard woes, from live oak driveway roots and rabbits eating shrubs to crabgrass and overgrown hedges.

Keep your Christmas cactus healthy and full by removing some of the segments. Pruning encourages branching and can produce ...

These shrubs flower in the spring on buds that formed the previous year. Prune them in the winter, and you'll be removing ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants ...

When the days shorten and summer’s riot of color fades, East Texas gardeners are rewarded with one of the most elegant shrubs ...

Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...

A few years ago, I had an unusual request from one of my clients. My client asked me to design a landscape that would be sensitive to wildlife and attract certain birds to her yard. At the time, it ...