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For decades, Leyland cypress (× Cuprocyparis leylandii) has been one of the most commonly planted screening plants in America. While its growth rate of up to 3 to 4 feet per year creat

Your Fall Garden can sometimes suffer from lack of interest once all the showy flowers have died, but ornamental grasses can take it up a notch and provide lots of interest throughout the cold season.

By KK An artfully crafted birdhouse is more than a decorative accent—it’s an investment in your garden’s beauty, biodiversity, and ecological balance. Attracting nesting birds to your l

Please note: Climates and environments vary across the country--what is ok in one area may be too aggressive or even invasive in another. To garden responsibly, you should check with your state and/or

When thinking of pollinators, images of bees and butterflies flitting and flying through a blossom-laden garden on a lazy summer afternoon come to mind. Bright zinnias and coneflowers, spectacular dah

Evergreen foundation plants have long been the backbone of the home landscape. Originally, these plantings were considered necessary to disguise the unattractive exposed foundations of houses and porc

Few flowering shrubs and perennials create the tropical drama of hibiscus. With dinner-plate-sized blooms, vibrant colors, and months of flowers, hibiscus instantly transforms ordinary

If you've ever admired a garden covered in cascading blooms, you know that the right support can transform an ordinary vine into a spectacular focal point. Whether you're growing fragr

 Ok, I admit it. I have a love-hate relationship with the spike. Yes, sometimes it's just the thing you need to perfect that design. They're easy to grow, easy to find, and blend well

By KK If you’ve ever admired the showy, globe-like clusters of white, pink, or blue blooms in gardens or floral arrangements, you’ve likely encountered the stunning hydrangea. This vers

Hugelkultur: A New (Old) Approach to Raised Bed Gardening Large hugelkultur bed with base layer of logs and sticks.  Photo courtesy Jon Roberts from Austin TX, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 Figs in the Home Garden(Post)

By KK Do you like figs? A simple enough question, but if like many of us your only previous "fig experience" is a dried fruit cookie, you may not really know. A true fig aficionado woul

Although one often thinks of a garden arch clothed in climbing roses, there are many beautiful flowering vines that require much less maintenance. You can have stunning blooms all summ

10 Lesser Known Plants That Bloom in the Shade Gardening in the shade is a challenge familiar to most gardeners, and we've learned to fill those areas with perennials of various texture

Irises are one of those timeless floral beauties that can transform any landscape into a dazzling display of color.  Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced green thumb, iris

There's something so inviting about a vine-covered arbor or pergola. Whether used to create a welcoming entrance, a shady garden nook, or softly frame a beautiful view, such a structure greatly enhanc