Winter can be brutal on plants that aren’t built for the cold. But what about those unexpected cold snaps in early fall or ...

Euonymus japonicus (Japanese Euonymus), an evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and tolerance for a range of growing ...

“The olive tree is an elegant, evergreen tree, perfect for giving your garden that Mediterranean feel ,” explains Nigel ...

For a tree to be admired at a distance – as a lawn centrepiece, for example – white-stemmed birches are widely planted: Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii “Doorenbos”, for example, or for orange bark ...

The initiative is designed to mitigate fire risk, but some residents say the work is drastic, and needs more community input.

“Protecting your home from flames and embers is key to it not burning down,” said Teryl Ciarlo, founder of Teryl Designs Landscaping in Pacific Palisades, where one of the most damaging fires hit and ...

Did you know one of the best things you can do for future generations is to plant a native tree? There’s an old Chinese ...

You may not be able to control the freezing weather, but you may be able to lessen its effects on your heating bill in winter ...

Late fall and winter are the best times for planting trees. This allows the tree’s roots to grow and the tree to begin ...

The Jonesborough Community Garden was recently renovated with new plants and a pergola entrance designed by Eagle Scout Braden Beecham, whose project won the council’s Project of the Year. The Tuesday ...

You do not want to plant a tree that starts small but eventually outgrows the space. Select trees with controlled or slow growth, compact shapes, and non-invasive root systems to prevent structural ...

Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...