Depending on the density of the foliage, planters can lower indoor temperatures by three to five degrees compared to the outdoors, providing a natural cooling effect ...

It's important to know how to care for your plants properly - according to one expert, there are a few species of plants that ...

Whether you grow in a small urban space or you have a large rural plot, invasive bulbs can prove problematic, out-competing ...

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As we enter the darkest part of the year, you might think there is not much blooming in the garden, but this could not be ...

Attractive berries, found on deciduous hollies, pyracanthas and wintergreens, will add wonderful pops of colour, as well as ...

Pruning is an essential gardening task for keeping plants in shape - and it can also mean more flowers and fruits next year ...

A research team has developed a framework to study phenotypic plasticity, linking crop traits, genetics, and weather. The ...

While American holly is native just south of Indiana in portions of Kentucky, there is a deciduous holly known as winterberry (Ilex verticillata) that is native to wetlands scattered throughout ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage.

In the subtropics, level your backyard playing field and top-dress your turf. Using sand or soil, fill any gaps in your grass ...