Shrubs are a key aspect of a complete, balanced landscape design, adding height, texture, and often, more than one season of interest to your garden. While there are many shrubs to choose from, ...

It is advisable to mulch perennials, shrubs, newly planted trees, fruit, and some vegetables in fall, but not Mediterranean herbs, succulents, cacti, or irises ...

These simple care techniques encourage thicker, faster growth.

Explore Southland Fall Festival in South Carolina, where glowing Halloween trails, spooky scares, pumpkin carving, barnyard animals, and family fun await.

The weather is changing ever so slightly. The days are getting shorter, and we can feel the temperatures getting cooler. Some of us are even planning trips up north to view the brilliant reds, vibrant ...

Spot active gophers by identifying fanlike soil piles with a dirt-plugged opening. Protect plants with buried wire barriers that gophers cannot chew through. Gophers may come to your yard looking for ...

There is much confusion about pruning our trees and flowering shrubs this time of year, writes master gardener Brian Minter ...

More than 40 years ago, Sally Ware watched bladder saltbush decline on her family’s property north-west of Oxley, a ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn’t mean you should turn your property into a barren wasteland. Leaving certain perennials standing over winter can be beneficial. Others, ...

There’s plenty to be getting on with in the garden at this time of year, from planting garlic to servicing your lawnmower ...

Adding shaded comfort to your yard doesn't mean sacrificing design. Try these trendy ideas for covering your patio or deck area and keeping your backyard cool.

Ornamental peppers have become increasingly popular for fall decorating. Place them in sunny locations on porches and patios and water regularly as needed. If you protect them from freezes (bring them ...