Shrubs offer so much to winter gardens. Take mahonia, whose long racemes of bright yellow, pollinator-friendly flowers start now and go on for weeks into the winter on upright evergreen bushes.

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even ...

As any seasoned gardener will tell you, slugs and snails are destructive pests that wreak havoc on your plants. Slugs and ...

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

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

Ferns and hostas love shady, damp gardens, so finding a flowering ground cover partner is tricky. This sweet little plant ...

Creating a vibrant shaded area is all about contrast and creativity—playing with layers and combining plants of varying heights and textures for a natural, woodland vibe. Before you start planting, it ...

Low-maintenance hosta plants have unique foliage that brings color and interest to the shadier parts of your yard. Because they’re perennials, they’ll return every year so you can enjoy them without ...

Layers and layers of discovery. Well, maybe I should say levels and levels of discovery. This is a garden “exercise" in how to treat a landscape that is anything but flat. With a flat driveway and an ...

Today’s topic is shady gardening. Made in the shade. Shade haven. I suppose I could have used a better word than shady… one that sounds a little less shadowy, less “dirty” sounding. Many of us have ...

The Manhattan Area Garden Tour is back this summer, with the theme “Blooms, Birds and Butterflies.” The Saturday tour features stops at five home gardens and K-State’s own botanical gardens on Denison ...