One of my goals as a gardener is to plant something somewhere in my home landscape every month of the year. While that goal may be more easily achievable in locations in other parts of the country, it ...

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

For more information on purchasing local, native trees or shrubs, please contact Tabor Wholesale Nurseries at 618-967-9663 or visit www.taborwholesalenursery.com, Forrest Keeling Nursery at ...

When I talk about landscapes creating a show, I am usually referring to blooming plants. After all, the flowers are what we all want to see. If the shrubs in your landscape are creating a show, how ...

Native plants are finding homes in the hearts — and landscapes — of many gardeners. Milkweed and butterfly weed, for example, are valued as food for monarch butterfly caterpillars. And bee balm and ...

A beautiful evergreen shrub that can either be solid green or variegated as the picture above. 'Gold Dust' is one of the most popular varieties available. Originally from Japan to the Himalaya ...

All over the city, spring is in full bloom. Tulips are blooming. Among my favorites are Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) and white flowering dogwood (Cornus florida). These spring beauties add bones ...

How can you tell if a snowman is mad at you? He gives you the cold shoulder. Snowman season will be with us for a while yet, but our winter landscapes needn’t look cold and dreary. We can enjoy ...