I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

While American holly is native just south of Indiana in portions of Kentucky, there is a deciduous holly known as winterberry (Ilex verticillata) that is native to wetlands scattered throughout ...

It's common for poinsettias to thrive into February and beyond, but their once colorful leaves will be replaced by all green ...

D riving around the county, I routinely spot invasive exotic plants like Brazilian Pepper (the poster child of invasive ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

Native edibles, such as western beaked hazelnuts, California wild grapes and evergreen huckleberries make great garden ...

Did you know that the world’s most expensive spice comes from a type of crocus? It’s true. Saffron is derived from Crocus ...

The mild weather favours flowery Novembers but destructive animals are out in force. Plants that resist attack are the way to ...

In this article, you'll discover the botanical name of onion and learn why botanists use such precise terminology.

As the country braces itself for the prospect of the first snow, Brits with gardens have been warned to take measures to ...

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

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