In the yard, a retaining wall serves a very simple purpose: to hold soil back to better utilize the terrain. From foot-high garden borders to towering walls that enclose an entire property, retaining ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fresh back from a hiking trip to the steamy South American jungle and missing being surrounded by large-leafed, jewel-toned understory foliage ...

Enlivening north-facing walls is a challenge. They receive little to no sunlight, particularly in winter, are generally saddled with dry soils, and are unbearably cold for most plants. Fortunately, ...

Living green has become a way of life. Raising the thermostat in summer, lowering it in winter. Recycling, turning off lights and installing low-flow shower heads. Whenever you can, you try to live a ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

There’s no fighting the smile that washes over you when you see all the vibrant flowers – hundreds of hanging geraniums, petunias, calibrachoa and ipomoea – bunched together to create the fun and ...

Witch hazel has scented flowers that can be vivid orange, yellow or red, standing out on any grey January day. Plants such as ...