Christmas tree buying guide
Whether you want a cut or potted, unusual or tried-and-true tree, here are options and care tips The holidays always seem to sneak up on us, don’t they? If your […]
New plants help homeowners create urban habitats for critters
Even the smallest action can create powerful change, starting with the plants we choose to grow. To an animal or bird, a single shrub or grass can be a winter […]
Social Climbers: Creative, space-saving espaliers
Espaliers are multitasking space-savers in the garden. By using the vertical plane, they multiply your available growing space — letting you fit in more plants, which is always a good […]
The dark side of hydrangeas
These interesting new intros offer eye-catching dusky-hued leaves We already love hydrangeas for their incomparable flowers, but there’s a new look in hydrangeas, and it’s in the foliage! As designers […]
Growing beautiful roses this summer
Roses have been adored as a symbol of beauty and love for thousands of years. If you haven’t grown them yet, you might have heard they are fussy – a […]
Home-grown habitats
Tips for picking pollinator-attracting plants for your garden Pollinators need our help. From birds and bees to butterflies and other crucial insects, pollinators’ numbers are declining as loss of habitat, […]