Trees offer many functional and aesthetic benefits, but one of the most common is shade. Because of this, one of the most important aspects of tree selection and planting is placement. Improper ...

From fruit trees to flowering bulbs, here's exactly what to plant in October for a beautiful and bountiful garden all year.

If you're looking for a native woodland plant that spreads without taking over and offers lots of seasonal interest, try this ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won't be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won't be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...

Relaxing beneath trees' cool shade on hot summer days is delightful. Gardening in that same dense shade is less idyllic. It can be downright challenging to grow plants successfully given the ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

Would you like to dress up your tree with a garden around it? That’s fine — as long as it consists of compatible plants in the ground, and is not a raised planter. Raised planters are a common sight ...

A Google search reveals a definition for shade as “comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight”. In hot West Texas our definition is “shade is a beautiful thing.” ...

Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air pockets and water well. Japanese maple trees can also be planted in a ...