November is a great time to plant shrubs - especially those that will bloom next spring and add a touch of color to your yard ...

Native plants are easier to care for and are beneficial to local wildlife. Start your transition to a native garden with this ...

The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide perfect conditions for planting hardy shrubs. Discover which shrubs to plant in fall and learn how to select the best specimens for your garden.

Linda Hezel harvests basil in the shade of the solar array at her farm in Kearney. “When it’s super brutal out, I’m so ...

Horticulturist Michael Dirr, author of  “Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs,” calls the hues “shades of fluorescent pink and rose-red to grape-juice purple-red.” ...

Shaded areas in your yard don't mean you can't have beautiful plants and colorful flowers. There are plenty of fast-growing shade plants that effortlessly thrive in shady spots. Picking and choosing ...

Most gardeners think fall means shutting down for the season, but planting now sets up explosive color displays when ...

When daylight shrinks and borders fade to grey, one small, reliable plant can keep patios and window boxes smiling. As nights lengthen, many readers ask ...

Bowers says that Redtwig Dogwood is a native plant that’s super hardy and looks amazing all year round, which is why it’s one ...

Discover the hardy, fast-spreading plant that not only adds color to your garden, but also works well as an effective and low ...

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.

Proper irrigation is very important for plant health. Too much or too little can both be damaging to plants.