If hummingbirds aren't coming to your yard, try planting this striking lavender lookalike around your garden. It's easy to ...
Lantana is a popular choice for May planting, as they are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and will keep blooming all season long. These flowers are best for those living in USDA hardiness zones ...
Whether you're looking for herb garden ideas for your kitchen windowsill or want to create a fragrant herb border in your garden, there are so many wonderful ways to get started. From refreshing mint ...
Trees are a desirable element for most yards in that they create shade, provide privacy, and—obviously—add greenery. But certain trees can also offer up a sweet-smelling fragrance, in addition to ...
The garden world is full of long and winding roads. Last June, on a trek up a mountain in the Bernese Alps, I stumbled on a flowering specimen of February daphne (Daphne mezereum), a delightful plant ...
The next time the thermometer rises, consider following the example of Victorian women. In summer they would pack lemon verbena leaves in handkerchiefs and get some relief from the heat by inhaling ...
Mary Greeley radiation oncologist Dr. Shane Hopkins looked out to a fresh lawn adjacent to the cancer center, imagining how a garden could serve his patients in the cancer ward — a vision that could ...
Sri Lanka, a treasure trove of spice gardens, gives you a chance to explore the natural beauty and rich agricultural heritage ...