Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a popular vegetable for salads, fresh-blended smoothies, and soups. Whether you cook kale or eat ...

From tiny groundcover plants to sprawling plants with big leaves, you can find a type of hosta plant for any space. Which ...

The anticipation of cheerful spring bulbs can keep the gardener going through the dull winter months. John Hoyland advises on ...

Shade is the blocking of sunlight (in particular direct sunshine as opposed to diffuse light reflected from the sky) by any object, and also the shadow created by that object. To grow healthy plants ...

By choosing these natives, you’re not just beautifying your space but also supporting local wildlife and contributing to the ...

You'd think L.A.'s 'perfect' street tree would be a California native. So why does the city plant so many trees from ...

Every garden has a shady spot, whether it's the whole plot or just a shady corner. Finding plants that will thrive makes life so much easier as they'll naturally want to grow there. Shade is generally ...

Pairing the right herbs can enhance growth, boost flavor, naturally ward off pests, and attract beneficial insects to create ...

If you are looking for spring blooms that are a little different, then try Chionodoxa forbesii sp. or Glory of the Snow.

Lupins are classic cottage-garden plants with bold, colourful flower spikes. These easy-to-grow sun-lovers also work well in formal borders, gravel gardens, containers and more, so do give them a try.

Collard greens grow best in full sun. They need to receive six hours of sunlight daily. If you live in a hot climate, growing them in partial shade can ... mulch between the plants to retain ...