I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author says of this oak: “It merits a gardener’s lust,” a superlative testimonial ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Gardening is about having fun and trying new plants. It is also about being successful. Even dependable plants will die from time to time. Diversification of a garden is a good strategy to have. Gregg ...

Frost hardy perennials are tough plants that can withstand the winter cold and return year after year with a fantastic ...

To add subtle charm to the garden during the darkest months, try leaning into contrast: light and dark, shadow and gloss, ...

Are Ranunculus Perennial or Annual? The ranunculus we grow for cut flowers (Ranunculus asiaticus) is a tender perennial like ...

Smart gardeners spend the winter assessing the wins and losses of the past season and using that as the basis to plan next ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Yes, you read that right, there are perennials that provide color in the winter. With the clouds this past week. My garden is ...

But that’s not the only beautiful winter flower to chase away winter blues. There’s winter daphne, known for its white to ...