Imagine the smell of this star jasmine greeting you every time you come home. I am endlessly fascinated by the power that scent can have on our mood. A well-chosen fragrance can help us feel ...

Our column focuses on propagating herbaceous and woody perennials through stem cuttings. The process uses simple actions, ...

Penstemon (also called Beard Tongue) is the genus name for a beautiful and resilient North American native wildflower. It is ...

Colder weather roared back into Western Washington this week, after a recent false spring had some people out in short sleeves. How do you manage a garden or other landscaping through this ...

While it is still winter, schedule a lawn mower tuneup with your local small-motor vendor. Sharpen the blades, tighten bolts, and add fresh oil. Check springs and gear connections. Doing it now will ...

Learn how winter affects houseplants, from light and watering to slower growth—and how to adjust your care routine.

For Eastern North Carolina gardeners, irises offer a particularly appealing combination: show-stopping spring color paired ...

Across Cleveland’s neighborhoods, urban gardening is quietly flourishing.

I started gardening – back in the Stone Age – to produce food, something that connects me not only to Nature, our dinner table, and my own direct antecedents, some of whom had orchards and small farms ...

February is the perfect time in late winter to clean up and prep these perennials for a summer of glorious blooms.

Pruning at the right time can mean the difference between lush summer blooms and a season of disappointment. Here’s what to ...

Keeping your garden healthy means knowing when to prune what. These spring-blooming trees and shrubs should always be pruned at the end of the winter season.