Growing as tall as 8 to 12 feet, this plant looks a bit like a corn stalk, and its season is similar to those of most other plants and crops. Below are the best tips for getting started. Growing ...

There is a grouping of a neighbor’s Norway spruce trees on the property line in the back corner of our property. Some of the branches are even hanging over our lawn. As they have gotten bigge… ...

Common wild ginger (Asarum canadense) can grow to 5 inches tall and has velvety heart-shaped leaves with hidden red-brown flowers. It is seen in more than 20 northern states.

There are some places grass will just not grow. Ali in Woodbine writes: “Our front yard is home to some tall oak trees. We get a good amount of shade every summer.

Ground covers can also be used in place of a traditional grass lawn, Bettin said. "People don't think about turf as part of their garden, but it's probably the neediest plant in any landscape ...