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

Summer gardening can be chaotic – here’s how to stay one step ahead by giving key shrubs the perfect seasonal tidy-up.

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.

I had a column about pruning spring-blooming plants. Always prune them after they finish blooming. This is because they set ...

Here's how to grow bougainvillea, Mexican olive and Fanick’s phlox for the most vibrant summer color in San Antonio gardens.

This week there are several plants looking pretty good in the garden here at Driftwood. A fairly new plant, escallonia “Pink Elle”. The plant is the epitome of elegance and is renowned for its ...

Gardens serve many functions, from providing veggies to feeding hummingbirds. Another option is packing your flower garden with fragrant, sweet-smelling blooms.

The best time to prune most fruit trees is in late winter or early spring, says Boersma, while the tree is still dormant, but ...

Shrubs require more maintenance than bedding or potted plants, with pruning the main task to keep them looking good. Consider these general guidelines for how often and how much to prune, along with ...

Some perennials, like bee balm, lupines, and anise hyssop, can be pruned in summer to increase their vigor and prepare them ...