If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing plant that is native to Ohio, the American bladdernut might be just what you ...

Each January, Houstonians celebrate our urban forest with Arbor Day activities in parks and arboretums. On the home front, we plant trees. Arbor Day arrives early here. Officially, it's the third ...

I had just returned home after viewing a photography exhibition. One of the photos that caught my attention, by Jim Alinder, was called "Sod Roof Wildflowers." I really liked the quality of light it ...

Fruit trees can convert a strictly ornamental garden into a multipurpose home landscape. Because fruits are good-looking as well as nutritious, they can dress up a sunny spot in the front garden as ...

Landscaping is a crucial element of curb appeal, providing an attractive variety of colors, textures, and natural beauty. Good landscaping in the front of the home can even boost your house’s value.

Q : Do you know what kind of Japanese maple tree this is? It is 25 years old and dying due to improper planting, according to an arborist who inspected it. These are pictures of it 10 years ago (see ...

Bananas, known most often as a healthy, convenient food, are also popular ornamental plants in the southern United States. Banana plants are highly prized by many as one of the most beautiful ...

I had not visited any of my favorite garden centers since January, so on a warm, sunny afternoon recently, I strolled through one of Columbus’ finest garden centers and explored the collection of ...

Stinky but handsome and widely popular landscape trees have spawned aggressive invaders, creating thickets that overwhelm native plants and sport nasty four-inch spikes.Bradford pears and 24 other ...