It’s been a long, beautiful fall this year. The cool weather tripped the trees to color up and then hold their leaves for a beautiful show of reds, oranges and yellows. Tree leaves aren’t the only ...

For gardeners looking to add some texture and color to their plant palette, ornamental grasses perfectly fit the bill. These easy-care, adaptable plants come in a stunning variety of sizes, shapes, ...

Even in the cold, snow and dreariness of January, there’s actually a lot of seasonal color and interest to capture the eye outside. It may not be in your yard — but it could be. Take time to look ...

Restios are a family of perennial evergreen rush-like plants, primarily from South Africa. Their growth habits vary, like the commonly known Chondropetalum tectorum that has tufts of Juncus-like ...

For an easy and low-maintenance design choice, ornamental grasses are one of the most useful plants you can include in your garden. Grasses work with just about every style of yard, and their many ...

Landscaping your front yard isn't all about the plants and flowers you choose to grow. Rocks of all shapes and sizes can also be used widely as a landscaping device, adding interest, contrast and ...

As our deciduous landscapes transition to barren branches for winter, you may conclude that a few points of winter interest or wildlife benefit would be a welcome addition. What about more color, or ...

Ornamental grasses are a wonderful addition to the landscape because they don’t require a lot of care. They also provide a different texture, attract birds, and many of them produce attractive plumes ...

An edible landscape can be ambitious or as simple as tucking a few edible plants among the ornamentals in your existing beds or container gardens. Here are some suggestions: Lettuce: Leaf lettuces ...