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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

By KK & S Mason Topiary, from the Latin topiarius meaning a landscape gardener of topia or “places,” is the practice of training shrubbery and trees into shapes and forms. These forms c

Growing plants indoors is a simple and enjoyable way to experience the psychological benefits of gardening all through the year. Such an organic presence is not only beneficial to our

Oh, boy. Someone just lovingly brought you something in a shiny foil wrapper with a big bow. And it's so very pretty..............now. Well, you'll just look at the growing instructions on the tag..

By KK Concrete statuary and birdbaths add timeless elegance, texture, and personality to any outdoor space. Whether you’re creating a formal garden, enhancing a patio, or adding a focal

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

Having worked in a retail nursery’s tree lot for several years, I learned a few things about cut Christmas trees that might help you out: Freshness: Buying your tree later does not mean it’s fresher.

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

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

By KK Feeding wild birds in winter can aid their survival, in addition to providing humans with entertainment and a great learning opportunity for young and old alike. The presence of w

Fragrant Annuals and Perennials  Few experiences rival the joy of strolling through a garden bursting with sweet scents that tantalize the senses. Fragrant plants add an extra dimension

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

Few things are more satisfying than tending your garden and watching your hard work evolve into a vibrant harvest. Whether your harvest consists of edibles, cut flowers, or simply a ve

By KK Properly cleaning, maintaining, and storing your garden tools is one of the simplest ways to save money, extend tool life, and make gardening safer and more enjoyable. Whether you

With a small garden it’s always hard to decide what plants will make the cut. Originally, I chose perennials and a few smaller shrubs to create a happy bird habitat to complement my va

By KK Gardening certainly has evolved in recent years. Once upon a time, who cared whether we kept an arsenal of plant pharmaceuticals and fertilizers in the shed, how much water we use