But the blooms of the American smoke tree (Cotinus obovatus) are unlike any other unique flowers out there – this tree is ...

'November mulching also adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down over the winter, and gives beneficial insects a place to ...

Chances are you have already planted vegetables, flowers and other plants in your yard and garden. Now it is time to add mulch. The advantages are numerous, including huge benefits to the environment.

Recently on a gardening social media site I follow, a picture was posted showing some rather sad vegetable plants. The person posting was asking what the problem was. They had amended their soil with ...

Many gardeners like to use raised beds to grow their bounty—they create a lovely border, limit weeds, and are easier on your back—but they can also be quite costly to fill, especially if they’re more ...

As a cool-season bedding plant, columbines are a lovely choice. They bloom in spring, generally lingering into May. They will not tolerate heat, however, and languish and die in the heat of June.