My Russian sages ( Perovskia —which by the way are not from Russia or in the sage family) were still sporting silver leaves and about half of their tall, arching sprays of teensy lavender flower ...

New to gardening? Cultivate your green thumb with this jargon-busting gardening glossary. Discover what the most popular ...

When Martha Stewart has advice, we are all ears! When winter arrives and we want to make sure our warm weather potted plants ...

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

For those who add plants and trees to their garden with the purpose of attracting hummingbirds, there are some you'll want to ...

Since then, I've learned some plants are best kept apart. Much of my gardening expertise derives from real life experience, as I adore trying new things in the garden to share with others. When I plan ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

If you are seeking snow-resilient flowers or wondering how to plant a winter container, it is best to avoid pelargoniums at ...

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

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Hostas (also known as plantain lilies) are popular plants known for their big, leafy green or variegated foliage. They’re ...

Now that the weather is cooling, you might notice that some of the plants we encounter look nothing like their mid-summer ...