We tend to depend on evergreen trees (pines, spruces, hemlock) and shrubs (rhododendron, holly, junipers) for providing some ...

The standards for unwavering greenery are often conifers or broadleaf bushes, but there are countless opportunities to get creative with other evergreen plants. Not only do they feature pretty foliage ...

Consider these expert recommendations for fast-growing evergreen shrubs. Many are native plants to the South, provide a privacy screen, reduce noise, and add beauty to the garden.

Winter can feel like a long, gray stretch where gardens go to hibernate. But who says your outdoor space has to be dull and ...

Q. I’ve always understood that plants referred to as perennials died down to the ground for the winter. Then, recently, I heard someone speaking about “evergreen” perennials. What kind of plants are ...

Once upon a time when the central-Pennsylvania landscape was routinely snow-covered all winter long, about the only thing green sticking out above the sea of white were evergreen shrubs and trees. But ...

Autumn is poetically known as the season of mists, mellow fruitfulness and beautiful displays of fiery foliage as the deciduous species of trees, shrubs and perennials growing in our gardens, and ...

Of all the affordable holiday decor, nothing is as cheap as harvesting the evergreen plants from your own backyard. Beyond ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Native plants are very popular these days, and most folks will choose a native plant over an introduced one whenever they have a chance. Native plants, however, aren’t always the be all and end all of ...

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