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Fragrant Trees and Shrubs Scents can provoke powerful memories, bringing us back to our childhood home with a hedge of lilacs in bloom, or a special vacation spot where exotic jasmine p

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

By KK Carnivorous plants captivate gardeners with their unusual beauty and astonishing survival strategies. Far from being botanical oddities, these plants are the result of millions of

Between now and spring, nurseries, garden centers and online plant dealers will attempt to entice you with promises of filling your home with beautiful blooming plants to tide you over until the real

There’s nothing quite like a field of colorful tulips against a blue sky, or clusters of crocus flowers and daffodils to signify spring. Winter can seem interminable at times, but those colorful flow

Alliums: Ornamental and Edible Stars of the Garden Few plants bridge the gap between ornamental beauty and culinary utility as gracefully as alliums — the vast and varied genus that inc

So you know you want to add a clematis to your garden, but how do you choose between so many available varieties?  Our recommendations will help you find just the right clematis for yo

By S Mason and KK Springtime brings an abundance of beauty and color in the floral world, but few can compare to the peony. Native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America, th

Wander through the houseplant department of any retailer and you might notice it's a lot more colorful than years ago. Breeders have responded to the demand for exciting, multi-hued fo

Preparing to create our living wreath, with a selection of low-growing plantsPosted on May 01, 2017 | by Kerry KLiving wreaths are a unique and lovely accent for your home.  When greet

Every year at this time our office seems to turn into a greenhouse as we fill our windows with those plants we just couldn't let go. The giant ruffled red coleus, the tender snail vine

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

 What is a hayrack? Just as the name implies, they are racks for hay and were used years ago in English barns to supply hay to farm animals. They were placed up high and the animals could reach up an

It is easy to create or convert your garden into a private retreat for native butterflies. Butterflies use plants during each stage of their life cycle - egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis) and

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

A well-chosen garden structure can transform the experience of a landscape. A pergola creates a passageway. An arch frames a view. A trellis adds an eye-catching focal point. A series