'Tis the season to celebrate the evergreens in our lives as we prepare to give pride of place to the Christmas trees that represent everything bright and shiny about the holidays. Many ...

Small plants are adorable. They’re like every mother’s secret dream – a child who never grows up into a gangly and unruly teenager. Little boxwoods, dwarf conifers and miniature shrubs have obvious ...

In my opinion, dwarf conifers play the role of miniature works of art in the garden. They contrast beautifully with perennials and deciduous shrubs while adding color, form and interest in the winter ...

Jennifer Williams absent-mindedly smooths the white sand of a Zen garden, a task that takes less than a minute, though the rake is no bigger than her finger. Instead of square feet, the space is ...

I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree especially those from Dave Leck-ey With all apologies to Joyce Kilmer and/or her sister, Val. Although I might be just a little confused on ...

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I doubt we give much thought to evergreen trees until Christmas rolls around and it’s time to invite one into our living rooms. Nothing is more a part of the holiday than ...