Groundcovers like goutweed, lily-of-the-valley and periwinkle often begin as living carpets — uniform, green and deceptively ...

Groundcovers like goutweed, lily-of-the-valley and periwinkle often begin as living carpets — uniform, green and deceptively ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

The city’s rooftops, courtyards, and backyards are transforming into living ecosystems that reflect a more mindful, ...

A long-lived perennial from the milkweed family, butterflyweed is native to much of North America. This drought-resistant ...

Q • I want to apply grass seed to fill in the dead areas of my lawn, but there are so many types of grass seed out there.

When choosing the right type of grass to plant for your lawn, consider the climate where you live, watering frequency, sun, ...

To fix dry patches caused by soil compaction, you can aerate your lawn using either of these two methods: Core aerate: One of ...

Hardy fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) is another popular ornamental grass with an arching shape that grows feathery seed heads resembling bottle brushes. It’s another grass that is easy to ...

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory in response to worsening drought conditions, recent lack of precipitation, and high temperatures, according to a recent ...

It was back around 1980. I, the Native Texan, found myself in the Chadwick Arboretum at my old school, Ohio State. One section featured some lovely ornamental grasses. They really hadn’t caught on ...