Growing Trees, Shrubs & Grasses

This beloved shrub has gorgeous flowers that attract wildlife in droves, including butterflies and hummingbirds.

Grow lemongrass for culinary purposes, as an ornamental grass, or just for the fresh scent!

Take the guesswork out of your garden and put these tough plants to the test in your backyard.

It’s time to celebrate! The garden world is abuzz over this year’s arrivals, and we're sharing our list of top...

With beautiful flowering trees, you get the height and size of a tree, plus the beauty of flowers. Check out...

Whether you're building up the landscape in your backyard, or looking to add shade and privacy, here are our recommendations...

Haul out the holly! The holiday season is here, and holly seems to be everywhere. Of all the holiday decorations

Living in the far north or south can make for tough growing conditions, but we've got tips for easy gardening...

Florida’s fall colors are a little different than those up north. While others are watching the last colorful leaves of

Don't let your shady yard stop you from having a lively landscape—jazz up your space with our list of the...

Low-light ground covers add beauty in shade gardens.

Not only do dogwoods trees have good looks, they also attract wildlife. Add a beautiful tree to your yard for...

Attract more birds with these small trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter in all seasons. These varieties are...

Living in the Desert Southwest, I am always grateful when September comes around and the summer heat begins to abate.

There is nothing that says spring is here as formerly leafless fruit trees covered in blossoms. What makes it even

Have you ever had a favorite damaged by a storm or severe cold temperatures?  Was the damage so bad that

Who doesn’t love to take a dip in the pool on a hot summer’s day?  I certainly do.  But I

Perhaps no image is more representative of the southern outdoors than a giant live oak dripping with Spanish moss. When

Globe Mallow is one of my favorite native shrubs.  It brings a ‘cottage garden’ look and feel to my desert

I must admit that I am getting a bit tired of looking at my brown, frost-damaged shrubs and perennials.  Like...

Follow expert advice for growing and pruning an indoor clementine tree. Find out the benefits of growing citrus fruit and...