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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Tall plants, like agapantus, bellflower, blazing star, and canna, are great for making a big impact in a small garden with ...

The white dogwood ( Cornus florida) is perhaps the most well-known white flower tree. There are around 60 species of dogwoods ...