If your New Year’s resolutions include landscaping with more native plants, consider Viburnum prunifolium, commonly called black haw viburnum, a shrub or small tree that can be enjoyed the entire year ...

You can find sidekicks everywhere: TV, of course (Ed McMahon to Johnny Carson); movies (Walter Sobchak to Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski); literature (Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes). Many well-designed ...

Black mondo grass, known for its striking black leaves and grass-like appearance, is not a true grass but a tuberous-rooted perennial. Often referred to as "monkey grass," this unique plant grows in ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

* What it is: This recent Proven Winners introduction – developed as a hybrid of a native perennial flower from the Southeast U.S. – is striking for its large, glossy, jet-black leaves with the ...

When I wrote about black plants years ago, the pickings — as they say — were mighty slim. But the number of plants with black foliage or flowers has increased significantly, so it’s time for a fresh ...

I bought a poinsettia plant at Thanksgiving last year. It started losing leaves and flower petals before Christmas. Is there some way to make them last longer? If properly cared for, a poinsettia ...

Sure, there are many plants that benefit from a layer of mulch in the winter but for others, it can cause problems like root ...

Spread your leaf mould throughout your beds and borders as you would mulch or compost, and add some into the potting mix in your containers. It will release nutrients into the soil that will benefit ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is ...

A garden designer revealed that there's one popular household ingredient that is perfect for preventing the likes of black spot and leaf mould on your plants. A gardening expert shared an easy-to-make ...

Learn how to use coffee grounds, tea leaves, and kitchen waste to naturally grow healthier plants! Find simple DIY techniques ...