This guide helps gardeners decide which vegetables, herbs, and flowers to plant with cucumbers—and which to plant elsewhere.

University of Alberta research is showing how trees and fungi team up to survive and stay healthy against insect attacks—an ...

Zinnias are easy flowers and a great companion plant, but they don't mix well with everything in the garden. We explain which ...

Anyone with box trees in their garden is being warned about an invasion this year. Gardeners are reporting that their prized ...

From towering copper beech domes to neatly clipped lollipop yews, I have always been a fan of the way topiary can elevate a ...

Now, some scientists are wondering whether it’s possible to produce food more efficiently by skipping photosynthesis altogether, and growing plants in the dark. The idea sounds as science ...

“Just the practical life aspect of learning how to grow our own food, knowing how to take care of plants, knowing how to propagate plants, and getting our hands in the soil has so many benefits ...

Is there anything more classic than a boxwood (Buxus sempervirens ... A 'Sprinter' boxwood, which is on the faster growing side, is about $21 for a quart-sized plant. Bigger plants will cost more but ...

“They forge distinct identities with their plant selection and the style and color ... Dwarf thuja and juniper are strong choices, as are buxus and even some nandinas. If your growing climate is ...

To have the best success and reduce frustration, you need to know when it’s the best time to plant. Here are suggestions for what to grow in May. In this article: Gardeners Basics Survival ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic ... A recent question I received was, “What can I grow in darkness?” ...