If your flower beds need a little something extra to fill them in, check out these ground covers that can make great ...

It might be winter but planting season will be here before we know it. If needing help selecting a new tree, shrub, perennial ...

After getting a tall honor from the state, the historic Westwood Kissing Tree will be feted on Valentine's Day.

Explore varieties of brunnera that thrive in shade gardens. Discover their unique foliage, perfect for adding beauty and ...

The scale invariance in branch diameter dictates how much smaller a limb should be as it branches and how much investment a ...

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some ...

All trees need sunlight to grow, but lucky for home dwellers, some trees do well in low-lighting conditions, making them ...

Jamison and Walker tells Parade Home and Garden that the most common flowers in spring are usually tulips, daffodils, ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...

Strong trees provide great shade and can be appreciated in many Whanganui parks. After a cold wet start to summer we are now getting some hot summer days. Such days are perfect for picnicking and ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there.