Overall, my gardens did well last summer despite the lack of rain — largely because of all that sunshine. Most of us had a ...

A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...

Striped wintergreen is a native plant that flowers in summer and remains green all winter. It thrives in dry shady areas.

Happy New Year, I hope you survived the holidays and are ready to set the course for a new green year! I’m already laying out ...

The coyote willow is a north American shrub and one of the few willows that thrives in drier soil in summer as well as ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year. Selected by members of ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

Shade gardens offer gardeners the option of growing unconventional plants that do not tolerate the scorching heat that usual sun-lit landscapes provide. While it may not be the easiest thing to do, ...

A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...