Vitexes: These small trees put on a stunning display of purple flower spikes each May and June. A second flush sometimes ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific ...

Dreaming of a beautifully manicured hedge or shrub but don't want to deal with the effects of boxwood blight? Try this ...

Dwarf jade bonsai trees are notably low-maintenance, thriving indoors with minimal care or attention. This hardy species also ...

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

Audacious in its scope, this unique garden is the product of one man’s singular vision. Having bought the house next door, on an 800sqm block in the Brisbane suburb of Bardon, he set out to create a ...

Question: I would like to start some plants from seed of some of the newer varieties not available in stores. Could you give me some suggestions of how and when to do this? Answer: You can start ...

A deep chill is setting in across the UK, which means a holiday somewhere sunny may be in order. Whether you’re eyeing up a three-day weekend or an extreme day trip, the fact the UK is so well ...

We live in a unique area, too. We are surrounded by the largest ... many different combinations of crystals. A wide range of plants grow atop or in close proximity to the outcrops.

Dear Reader: To my other readers: Some hollies, including yaupons, bear their male and female flowers on separate plants ... might also look to Willowleaf, dwarf Burford, and Warren’s Red ...

early blossoming shrubs can attract pollinators and are usually low maintenance and often sweet scented. Emerging in the late winter, it’s clear to see where the sweet box earns its name. On sunny ...

Why it's awesome: Deep inside one of Gabon's cave systems lives an unusual population of orange dwarf crocodiles. They live in complete darkness, feast on bats and swim in liquid guano (aka bat poop.) ...