In the yard, a retaining wall serves a very simple purpose: to hold soil back to better utilize the terrain. From foot-high garden borders to towering walls that enclose an entire property, retaining ...

Late last fall, my husband, Don, built a retaining wall. This winter I made a list of perennials I could use to hide the new wall. Not that there's anything wrong with the retaining wall. Actually ...

Succulents – those hardy, moisture-retaining plants that come in different colors, forms and varieties – take over the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens beginning Saturday. The annual show, ...

Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

Summer is well underway and questions are flooding in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Panicle hydrangea with cone-shaped flowers is in full bloom now. This is a tough, longlived plant. There are new cultivars with flowers that age to pink, red and lime green. Many are available at ...

The second week of April is green with new growth, so you have the green light to mow the lawn, plant potatoes, peas, lettuce, cabbage, kale and other cool season crops. Enjoy harvesting daffodils and ...