Good fences make good neighbors.” The narrator of the famous Robert Frost poem “Mending Wall” wonders why his neighbor favors ...

Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.” Hosea Ballou. “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” Kellie Elmore. “Deep summer is when laziness ...

Today’s evergreens not only offer practical solutions to garden challenges—but they look fabulous in the landscape, too. With ...

From flowering shrubs and woody perennials to trees and grasses, discover which plants will most suit your yard's perimeter ...

While there are many small trees to plant close to a house that are compact and can create privacy, there are several trees never to plant in a small front yard.

When you're short on space in your landscape, it's vital to choose the right tree so it doesn't overwhelm your yard. Here are some to avoid and some to plant.

July is a great month for blossoms − on trees, shrubs and perennials. Here are a few of Henry Homeyer's favorite July plants.

Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...

As Colorado River states race to finish a deal, water users face a resource altered by drought and climate change.

Since marine mammals were federally protected, the only course of action for federal and state officials was to find a ...

Holly Jones started studying the micro-climate and the topography on her family farm near Crawfordsville, about 40 miles south of Iowa City, Iowa.

Mountain gordlinia 'Sweet Tea' is a unique hybrid that boasts large, white flowers with golden centers. The blooms emit an ...