Gardeners are embracing native plants more and more for their environmental benefits, but native annuals are often overlooked ...

I love ground covers! I did not realize until recently that there is so much to be learned about this topic. The universal ground cover is, of course, turfgrass. People have been using grasses of one ...

As temperatures continue to climb, the environment is prime for the dreaded four letter word — tick. Pound for pound, these little varmints can make your life miserable and the effects of some bites ...

Washingtonians breathed a sigh of relief when an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia on Tuesday brought only small waves to ...

During the dog days of summer, there’s one landscaping crew that doggedly pursues more mowing, trimming, pruning and covers more miles than any other. No, it’s not the usual suspects from the big guys ...

Spirea ‘Goldmound’ There are many varieties of spirea, a full sun standout. Goldmound Spirea, Spirea japonica ‘Goldmound,’  often grown for its foliage, is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Did you return from a European tour of chateau gardens, obsessed with formal knot gardens? Have you spied lovely herb gardens ...

Mid- August is two weeks away, but it’s also an important marker on the calendar for lots of garden stuff, so here is your ...

While there is another species, Lactuca virosa, both of these are likely present in the Santa Fe area, though L. serriola is ...

Here’s a sample from a new list of climate-resilient, underused landscape trees suitable for urban environments, coming soon from University of Minnesota horticulturalists.

Illuminate your outdoor space with garden lighting ideas that add ambiance, highlight features, and create a magical ...

One challenge our gardens have in the heat of summer even in normal weather years is that of providing color. Annuals often ...