Evergreens should form the backbone of your front yard planting scheme, providing a focal point with one distinctive style on show or alternatively providing a framework against which other plants can ...

You may be familiar with the most common dog wood species, but did you know there are many more fascinating options you can ...

Photos after the Los Angeles fires in January 2025 show many yards where vegetation didn't burn while neighboring houses did. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath ...

Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within 5 feet of their houses — even as extreme ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, ...

If new statewide fire safety regulations go into effect, many Los Angeles County residents who live in fire hazard zones will ...

With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, where displays are overstocked with eye-catching seed ...

Longtime master gardener John Nash, with more than 65 years of digging in the dirt, is a bit concerned that gardeners will take the news that they might be in slightly warmer zones for cold-hardy ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I’m interested in shrubs with berries to feed ...

When spring arrives, gardeners are ready to buy plants, and many times we are trying something new and different. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune One of the most ...

Fall brings brilliant colors, and it’s not just trees that showcase rich hues—many shrubs offer striking blooms, some that last late into the season. You can bring autumn beauty into your garden with ...

INDIANA, USA — New Plant Hardiness Zone maps updated by the US Department of Agriculture released this week show a drastically reduced Zone 5 throughout Indiana, while Zone 7 makes an appearance in ...