Evergreens have always been popular shrubs, and it’s easy to understand why. They offer low maintenance, year-round color, even if you live in the snowy north. Their dense branches offer food and ...

Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

Many of us like to enjoy our patios year-round, but if you want to keep some privacy, make sure you have some of these vines, ...

Question: Hi, Mr. Smarty Plants, I have two questions. First, the back of our house in Williamson County faces north. We have plant beds (about one foot wide and the length of the house) up against ...

It’s great to be able to recommend a group of plants that are easy to grow, thrive in shade, are drought tolerant once established, and seem to present no interest to deer. Mahonia is a large genus of ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. This evergreen shrub ...

Bring vibrant foliage and flowers to parts of the garden with little or no sunlight I’ve been gardening for over 20 years for multiple clients in a diverse range of terrains. The one basic rule I’ve ...

Question: We are looking for some ground covers that stay green all winter long. We have a steep slope behind the garage that currently is filled with clumps of daylilies. We like them, but they die ...

Widely regarded as one of the best ‘witch hazel’ plants, this deciduous winter-flowering shrub sets gardens ablaze over many ...