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If you're looking to add a pop of color to part of your yard that gets less sun, this shade-loving shrub is as beautiful as ...

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

The coyote willow is a north American shrub and one of the few willows that thrives in drier soil in summer as well as ...

A proposed 5-km Bangalore Metro corridor threatens 652 trees, including a heritage banyan, potentially releasing 280 metric ...

Last year we launched a fundraising campaign to help Whittington Health Charity raise £100,000 to create a garden for some of the hospital’s ...

In a berry-focused garden, you can add a variety of plants offering berries almost all year. Berries are often a primary food ...

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

In this series on the principles of landscape design we will be focusing on correcting common design flaws while accounting ...

If you are a new homeowner or are tired of paying high water bills each summer, now may be the time to plan out a garden ...

Gardening is no longer just a hobby—it’s an art form, a stress-buster, and a statement of personal style. As the new year ...

A common mistake made by homeowners is to go to the store and pick out plants, bring them home and plant them without carefully checking to make sure they will grow in the locations where they are ...