Some of the most beautiful plants in the landscape are also the most overused. We all love our Bradford Pears, but they’ve nearly approached epidemic proportions in the modern landscape and are ...

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Now that the holidays have passed and we all could stand to shed a few pounds, what better way to get active than tackling some yard work? Winter is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, giving them ...

They're friendlier than a stockade fence, cheaper than a wall, and prettier than lattice. What are they? Evergreens. You'll find they offer plenty of privacy—and a whole lot more. Here are 10 great ...

When it comes to botanical longevity, it’s fair to say that annual and biennial species of plants are the “here today, gone tomorrow” ephemerals of our gardens and allotments. No sooner have they made ...

Citrus trees are welcome visual additions to any garden, but especially so in Mediterranean gardens. These evergreen trees will provide yearlong green, glossy foliage and brightly colored seasonal ...

Boxwoods are among the best shrubs for landscaping, but what can you plant to break up their dense, often uniform shape?

Garden centers and nurseries are bursting with plants that are drought tolerant, pollinator friendly and deer resistant. They also have ground covers, shrubs and trees that are less likely to fuel a ...

Dr Kuldeep Singh, head, department of extension education and associate director (skill development), observed that the floriculture and landscaping has proved to be a sustainable lucrative business ...

If a backyard update (or complete overhaul) is on the agenda for this spring and summer, you are not alone. According to a Spring 2021 report by Thumbtack, backyard improvements are at the top of the ...

Yep, it's the best time of year to plant trees. These are some of the trees I have planted at my home and office property. You may be surprised by some of these choices, but they are all excellent for ...