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 ...

It may not feel like it outside, but now is the time to start switching over your annual plantings for the fall and winter ...

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, ...

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 ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Analysis of the FLUXNET2015 ...

If you visit your local garden center right now, you’re likely to find a plentiful selection of cool-season annual herbs such as dill, fennel, cilantro and parsley — along with perennial herbs like ...

Creating a beautiful flower garden takes planning, preparation and time. Putting plants together is also about more than aesthetics. Knowing the perennials you should never plant together will help ...