On a clear, crisp day in late winter, there are few places more heavenly to meander than the scent garden at Hever Castle in Kent. It is easy to overlook, sequestered in a shady corner just outside ...

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

These trees and shrubs provide food for wildlife while adding some welcome color to the winter landscape.

Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

The main issue in deciding when to prune roses is whether they are repeat-flowering or once-flowering roses. Once-flowering ...

You can plant a hedge any time of year, but winter and early spring are the ideal times for planting bare-root deciduous ...

Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Yards that include mature trees and native plants are critical rest stops for the millions of birds that migrate through the ...