Actually, there aren’t any shrubs that really require trimming. They get by without it in the wild, after all. As Alan Titchmarsh notes in “How to Garden: Flowering Shrubs,” “Many gardeners struggle ...

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First impressions are important, so a stylish front yard brimming with gorgeous plants can transform what visitors think of your home. Terry Smithson, biodiversity manager and ecologist at the ...

Border plants are a simple way to bring definition, texture, and year-round interest to your garden. Whether you're lining a path, framing a flower bed, or separating outdoor spaces, the right plants ...

It's vacation time and while we all love to get away, it can bring up a little concern over our plants, and whether they will survive our absence. Yet that need not be the case with these low ...

All gardeners are busy gardeners, and finicky plants that need special attention and constant tending just aren't a good choice for our active lifestyles. The good news is: that you can plan your ...

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Having a beautiful outdoor space is a spring and summer aspiration for many, but keeping up with all the weeding, watering, trimming, and mowing can be hard. Lots of gardeners enjoy working in their ...

Gardening and landscaping can sometimes be a real chore - especially if your yard has areas where it's difficult to get grass, plants or flowers to take root and flourish. Despite your best efforts, ...

For many of us, winter is a busy season in Southwest Florida. The area comes alive with art exhibits, theater productions, and nature walks, to name a few. We enjoy having time to visit with friends ...