A boxwood alternative that blooms, a willow with silvery foliage, and another slew of new-twist hydrangeas are among the most interesting trees and shrubs debuting in the 2026 growing season.

Damage to shrubs and other plants is almost certain because of the unusually cold weather we experienced a few weeks ago. There will be trees and shrubs with immediate damage […] ...

For the first time in almost two weeks the rhododendron leaves have unfurled. When the temperature gets really cold, they curl up to preserve moisture so they don’t desiccate, or dry out. Curled up ...

This week, I will discuss the benefits of snow cover, which provides stable conditions for dormant plants. I’ll also consider ...

If you want to grow a privacy hedge for your yard or garden, there is one gorgeous option that will develop into a wall-height plant with beautiful flowers.

Used coffee grounds don't need to go in the garbage. Naturally, you can add them to compost, but some plants actually love ...

An English country-style estate for sale in Northwest Portland has a fortunate history: The almost 1.5-acre parcel was first ...

Not interested in going hard? These three multiday backpacking trails can still offer big payoffs for hikers.

At first glance, it feels like a mistake in geography. An Airbnb in Oregon with a steeply pitched roof, carved wood details that seem as if they appeared out of a storybook, and alpine ornamentation ...

Sift the ashes through a compost sifter to remove pieces of burned wood and debris. If you don’t have a sifter, you can use ...