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Gardening columnist Carol Barany encourages readers to refresh their gardens by choosing dependable plants, highlighting ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call ...

You can plant dormant trees and shrubs and sow native plant seeds in January to get a head start on your garden. Discover three fruit-producing plants and six native plants to add to your garden this ...

Gardening isn’t always about basking in glorious sunlight. Some plants practically revel in the quiet whispers of shade and ...

In India’s fast-growing urban landscapes, a beautifully designed hedge is one of the simplest ways to add structure, privacy, ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.

Many of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen are easily grown indoors including basil, chives, dill, parsley, and ...

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...