Pruning maple trees, birches, and willows in winter is not recommended because they are prone to excessive sap running from ...

This compact, low-maintenance shrub brings golden-yellow foliage and effortless style to containers — perfect for adding ...

A little effort now goes a long way later, so tackle these simple tasks this month and get ahead for the growing season ...

With old man winter approaching shortly, December presents a perfect opportunity for a topic that I have personally been waiting to pontificate on… conifers. This wonderful class of botanical ...

If your summer pots are starting to look tired as plants becomes straggly, it’s time to perk up your patio with some autumn stars. Chrysanthemums, heathers, pansies and violas can all add a pop of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Some plants require pruning to maintain their shape or control their flower or fruit production. Others, including those that are always green throughout the year, never need to be cut back. In fact, ...

A dedicated pensioner has dedicated 27 years to transforming the space outside his bungalow into a breathtaking garden oasis, now considered one of Britain's most exquisite private gardens. The ...

GRASS VALLEY — Gardeners from all elevations were wowed last weekend by the arboretum-quality landscaping at Conifer Hill, one of seven private gardens open to ticketholders as part of the Nevada ...

Bernadette Vangool Photo Nest Spruce (Picea abies 'Nidiformis') at the Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park. Let’s begin with some definitions. A “mixed border” consists mainly of ...

“Never yet was a springtime, when the buds forgot to blow.” – Margaret Elizabeth Sangster. “That is one good thing about this world… There are always sure to be more springs.” – L.M. Montgomery. Stay ...

A charming dwarf conifer with heaps of character, this forms a dense, upright cone of close-packed stiff, short, deep green needles. In late spring, the new growth at the tips of the shoots is bright, ...