Evergreen and deciduous plants of different colors and forms can be used together to create a visually appealing landscape. Do you have a small landscape, but want to add shrubs that will not overgrow ...

If you have limited outdoor space but still want to enjoy greenery, a vertical garden wall can be a great solution.

When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

Each spring, perennial plants wake up and promise another season of growth, bloom and enjoyment. Or … they don’t. There are reasons perennials die, but they aren’t always obvious. Last fall was wet, ...

There are several hot new ideas available these days for compact gardens. Even in the tiniest urban area, you can have an herb or vegetable garden. A simple investment in the appropriate equipment is ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...

IT’S THE DREAM OF many a homeowner: a property full of mature trees, endless flower beds overflowing with English-Country-Garden abandon and tall lilac bushes scenting the spring air. The ...

Is your landscape looking a little tired and weather-worn? Or maybe you're simply ready for a new look. Whatever your reason is for wanting to redesign your garden, the first step should be deciding ...

Q: I have two 7-foot-tall oleander bushes about 8 feet apart. Can I turn them into trees by cutting all the branches to the ground except for the largest, fattest branch in the middle? I know the ...