Once your seedlings are approximately four inches tall, transplant them outside. Camellia japonica shrubs grow best in USDA Zones 6 to 10. I plant my Camellia japonica in rich, well-draining soils ...

The newest and coolest plants available to local gardeners are always stars of the show, including evergreen shade-loving ...

Many summer-flowering shrubs should be trimmed before winter ends, so don’t wait. Get out there on a sunny day and prune your shrubs for more flowers and healthy growth in spring and summer.

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

Camellias are a popular plant that shine in the winter and are said to be the “sophistic of the plant world." These evergreen ...

Marianne Binetti will be performing at the NWFG Festival Feb. 19 to 23 at 11 a.m. daily as host of “Container Showdown,” a ...

Spring-flowering shrubs bloom on one-year-old wood that grew the previous summer. They generally bloom before the end of June and should be pruned immediately after flowering. If these shrubs are ...

Appearance in the landscape is essential to a plant's usefulness. For most landscapes, a plant's natural form is best. Avoid shearing shrubs into tight geometrical forms unless they need to be ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

February proves to be a busy time in the garden as plants, like rose sand hydrangeas, need your attention. To get the most ...