Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...

In the winter garden the pay-off has to be immediate, as very often the beholder won’t want to hang around too long – wham ...

The Grasses of Autumn. One of my main enjoyments in the months of September - November is the sight of ripening grasses in ...

The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...

With bright green foliage and a compact habit, Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria from the Southern Living Plant Collection is the ...

The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...

Not all holiday evergreen plants conform to the traditional standard, so get ready to broaden your mind and brighten your ...

There is an interesting type of Ligustrum tree which is ideal for growing in containers. It has lovely golden leaves, and can be pruned to control its growth.

Be sure to give additional water to any evergreens planted over the previous two years. I did some planting in my garden this ...

That's right; just as it's important to make a list of the tender plants you need to bring indoors this autumn ... it's ...

Trees have sophisticated mechanisms to measure time and the spectral quality of light, which is how they understand when to ...

Then, before the freeze, cut the plant to 6 inches in height and move it to a dark, cool location. Keep the soil barely moist ...