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

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

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 ...

Simply rake or blow fallen leaves into a pile and secure them with a wire cage or weighted piece of plastic to keep the winter wind from blowing the leaves about. If the leaf pile is sitting on top of ...

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

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

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 ...

While the flowers may lack scent, their cheerful presence is invaluable, and the plant's vigorous growth habit was highlighted by Alan. He said: "A shoot of jasmine has only to touch the soil to ...

Lavender is renowned for its delightful scent and for attracting bees with its flowers. It is a versatile plant for any garden, but it’s important to prep it now for winter. Mark Bennett ...

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