There are a lot of tree species gardeners could plant in their yards, but fast-growing trees need careful consideration with ...

This time of year, some gardeners consider the advantages of shade. Not every garden has it made in the shade, however — having large trees that provide shade also can cause problems with above-ground ...

Is a landscape really complete without evergreens? Add a few of these shrubs to your outdoor space for year-round interest -- from leaves to blooms and berries.

If fences aren't your thing, plant a shrub or tree for privacy. Fast-growing species can create a natural screen in a few years, ideal for impatient gardeners.

The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide the perfect conditions for planting trees. Discover which trees to plant in fall and how to select the best ones for your garden.

SEATTLE — If you’re having difficulty finding a shrub that will survive in dry shade, especially underneath giant evergreens that suck up every inch of available moisture, give Aucuba japonica a try.

And vice versa. You’ve heard it before: Choose the right plant for the right place, Cervoni says. Always read the plant tag or description before buying a plant so you give it the conditions it needs ...

After an extraordinary fall, when plants stayed green halfway into November, we've finally reached winter, when leaves are gone, grass is brown and remnants of garden flowers are black from frost.

Q: I hope to be visiting friends and family this holiday season and would like to gift some garden-related items. Any ideas or tips? A: A good first step is to learn what growing conditions the ...

Prepare your evergreens now before winter weather takes its toll on your boxwood, arborvitae and rhododendrons. Winter wind, sun, frozen soil, snow and ice can wreak havoc on our plants, especially ...

Vinca minor, commonly known as periwinkle, is among the native plants that can provide yearlong color in the dry shade of a Western Washington garden. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com This time of ...