Ornamental shrubs are one of the most widely used plants in the suburban landscape of the Kansas City Metro. The diversity of ...

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

Keeping your garden private isn’t just about blocking out the view of prying neighbours – it is about creating a ...

The Japanese euonymus is another considered to be among the best evergreen plants for a small garden, not least of all because it can be used to illuminate areas that may need brightening up.

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 ...

Up is now in, and climbing plants are a secret weapon for creating spaces that feel larger and more interesting than their ...

Ann Lovejoy's advice on determining what should go, what needs a boost, and start planning for next season already.

No need to let tight quarters prevent you from planting the garden of your dreams. Vertical gardening is the key. These vertically-growing perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees maximize gardening ...

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

They may look harmless, but certain plants can contain harmful sap - so gardeners are being told to watch out for them.