Many dogwood varieties don’t need sun and will tolerate partial- to full-shade conditions. One spectacular species to try is ...

The color white is neutral in the garden and helps separate colors and make them richer in a planting. This color appears to ...

If there is just one new perennial or shrub you add to your garden space this year, let it be something that will instantly ...

While both crepe myrtle trees and hostas are gorgeous, it may not be the best idea to use them as companion plants. Discover ...

The hostas on this list certainly aren't 100% deer-proof. No plant is. But they do have a better chance of remaining untouched in your garden than their more tasty relatives.

Hostas are an easy landscaping plant, so hosta care is often taken for granted. Here are 11 of the most common mistakes ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about specific apple tree sprays and commiserated about fake hosta seeds.

There are many different types of gardens…water gardens, butterfly gardens, herb gardens, rose gardens and moon gardens. You ...

From voracious vermin to destructive insects, pest issues are pretty much inevitable in any garden. Left unchecked, these ...

Q: I’m having utility work done in my yard, and I want to save the perennials that are growing in the vicinity. When is the ...

Deciduous (leafy) trees and shrubs are best pruned in March and April before new growth begins. The exceptions are maples and birch, which bleed sap if pruned too early in spring, so delay their ...