A study from Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service found the four-day extreme heat event scorched more than ...

Our master gardener reveals the gardening trends gaining popularity in 2026. Hint: The focus is on wildlife, conservation, ...

Autumn colors are spectacular, but as those gorgeous leaves drop, the mountain landscape can suddenly feel bare and exposed.

To realize his vision, Rondinone found an expert collaborator in landscape designer Dennis Schrader of Landcraft Design ...

Regular canopy management allows rays to reach the garden floor, ensuring uniform growth and vibrancy across all plant species. By restoring the natural balance of light, you create a space where both ...

Shady corners of a garden can provide a headache at the best of times. When that shady spot is only suitable for containers it means two factors you need to consider, they need to be happy in pots and ...

The easiest way to get started is by analyzing your current foundation. Since this shade is already a match, it's a great starting point. You'll notice that many foundation shades are marked by the ...

As our beautiful trees that we have watched grow finally become mature, it can be challenging trying to get something to grow under the shade of their canopy. We’ve probably tried various grasses and ...

It’s too hot to do anything strenuous in the garden now. I would certainly put off labor-intensive jobs, like creating new beds, building structures such as decks and arbors, or major landscape ...

Many plants cannot tolerate the sun’s direct rays, even those whose labels claim a preference for direct sun. Many plants are, in fact, made for variations of shade: partial, filtered, deep. Partial ...

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the July 2025 print edition of Nursery Management under the headline “Hypericum Blue Velvet.” I stumbled upon the use of Kalm’s St. Johnswort shrubs, ...

When my Northern California town adopted Ordinance #1309 in 2019—strongly urging homeowners to clear shrubs, hedges and even herbs from the 5-foot zone around their houses to help prevent wildfires—I ...