SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

Clay soil can present several challenges to gardeners due to its density. One way to amend compacted clay soil is with a ...

Choosing plants for your first garden can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to pick plants that match ...

The new bed of shrubs already supporting other wildlife: more bees, a steady stream of butterflies, and on one particularly remarkable day so many monarchs that the entire patch shimmered.

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

RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 festival has revealed an exciting new theme plus new features (Image: Encore PR) The RHS ...

Learn how to grow and care for Purple Daydream® Dwarf Loropetalum, a versatile and compact variety with rich purple foliage that never fades. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water conditions ...

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

If you're looking to create a colorful, private oasis to call your own, these are the best bushes that will get the job done ...

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Fall pruning isn't for every shrub, but it's the key to lush blooms and healthy shaping for some. If you have these shrubs ...