When someone tells you a plant is a dwarf, it really doesn't tell you much. When it comes to trees or shrubs, the non-dwarf "normal" plant may grow 20 feet tall or more and the "dwarf" may grow to ...

For many gardeners, installing a rock garden with small-scale plants is the perfect solution to a major problem – lack of space. Not everyone wants the expense or work involved in caring for a large ...

Gardeners often spend a lot of time deciding where to plant perennials, considering things like color, shape, and texture. Knowing the mature height of your perennials is key to choosing the best ...

It used to be that everything came in “supersize” — from extra-large boxes of cereal to cars the size of whales to homes on half-acre lots, and more. Today, of course, it seems like everything is ...

M.B.: Tall perennials need more discipline. Mark your calendar now to remind yourself to give crew cuts in May and June. Cutting back tall-growing perennials in late spring and early summer will give ...

WHOLESALE GIANT Monrovia is debuting the Dan Hinkley collection this spring, starting with seven cool new plants ideal for our Northwest climate. Monrovia has a well-deserved reputation for ...