Winter does not mean having a dull and lifeless balcony. You can enjoy vibrant colours and fresh scents in January also ...

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Lutron's smart window covering lineup is expanding at the 2026 CES with the launch of the new Caseta Wood Blinds that can ...

The best time to plant hollies is in early spring, after the last hard freeze (if applicable) but before the heat of summer ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year. Selected by members of ...

All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from July. A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers ...

Monitor the amount of sunlight the area receives throughout the day, season, and year. You may be surprised that it gets more sunlight than you thought. Some plants, like spring ephemerals and even ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

Gardening columnist Carol Barany encourages readers to refresh their gardens by choosing dependable plants, highlighting ...

Winter can feel like nature’s way of hitting the snooze button. Frosty mornings, bare trees, and endless shades of gray often ...

While almost all species of camellias can be grown in the southern half of the state, there are now varieties that are hardy ...