Ground covers are plants that grow and cover soil that would otherwise be overrun with weeds. Choose among the best ...

Gardeners tend to have favorite plants that they grow for years. But it’s fun to try new ones. Each year, the non-profit ...

For some sprawling greenery under your fruit trees, check out these ground covers that specifically pair well with a variety ...

This colorful flower is gorgeous and tall enough to act as a privacy barrier for your home or garden. Here are the details on how and when to plant it.

Explore varieties of brunnera that thrive in shade gardens. Discover their unique foliage, perfect for adding beauty and ...

Grow delicious figs on the patio or in the garden with this beautiful variety from the Southern Living Plant Collection.

The legendary tall hedge is often in short supply. We survey the broader Thuja landscape, searching for other larger-than-life options.

Keep your front yard tidy and welcoming with these low-maintenance, compact, deer-resistant landscaping plants.

Cycadophyta, or cycads, are an ancient group of tropical and subtropical plants dating back more than 200 million years ago, ...

It’s never too early to start planning for your spring garden! What new plants will you add ... Lawn and Garden Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, hosted by the Illinois Extension ...

Each year as the new garden catalogs begin to arrive I start planning which seeds I want to start, and I always check out the perennial plants to see what’s new and exciting for our zone 3 ...

Shady areas in a garden tend to cause a lot of head scratching. These spots often confound gardeners who haven’t yet learned that many attractive plants thrive in dry shade. Some shade-loving ...