* What it is: Just about everyone short of discerning horticulturists thinks the chaste tree is a butterfly bush when they see one blooming this time of year. It’s easy to understand because chaste ...

The world's most prolific and perfectly shaped daphne bush lives in the front garden of a house in Braidwood. If you happen ...

Use smart landscaping tricks that subtly suggest luxury without overspending by focusing on clean lines, symmetry, and ...

Passionflower vine might already be the main character in your summer garden, but adding this other show-stopping plant will amplify its beauty and benefits.

Hydrangeas can be gorgeous, but they also require some significant care and attention. If you want pretty flowers without the ...

I like to order bulbs early for fall planting to make sure I can get the specific ones that I want for my garden. August is a good time to plan for and order spring-flowering bulbs for your garden.

Purple flowers contrast beautifully against green foliage for a striking yard. These options are ideal for shadier garden ...

Feeding compost into the garden. Brighten up the wintery garden with cool season spring flowers like Osteospermum ‘Flower ...

But what pruning should you be doing at this time of year – and are certain plants better left alone? Prune spring-flowering ...

Place the cuttings around the edge of a pot filled with cutting compost or a mixture of 80% peat-free compost and 20% ...

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

Before you reach for the secateurs, it’s worth knowing that there are many plants not to prune in summer. Some, like ...