This dense shrub with evergreen foliage is perfect for creating a hedge or privacy fence to hide ugly features or limit the view of your neighbour's property.
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The zebra plant features tropical, patterned leaves and bright yellow flowers, and it requires careful watering. Here are the watering tips to keep in mind.
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The winter solstice is just ahead, occurring right before Christmas and signaling the shortest day of the year. Here's how it will affect your garden.
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December isn't a busy month for gardeners, but this colorful shrub can be propagated during winter to create plenty of plants for a lush garden next season.
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Snake plants survive drought, but that trait doesn't help them so much in winter, when their growth slows. Get winter watering right to keep your plant healthy.
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Your strawberry patch has a secret bodyguard — and it’s sitting in your spice rack. This herb does more than flavor dinner; it keeps your berries safe, too.
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Green year round with lush foliage that provides tons of privacy, this dwarf tree is a great addition to any outdoor space that needs a little screen.
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Live Christmas trees bring so much to a space, provided you maintain them. You can keep your tree supple all season long with one simple household appliance.
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Straw mulch is great for gardens. It locks in moisture, smothers weeds, and feeds plants. But it might also cause one of the problems you're using it to combat.
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Ditch the shovel, and grab a tarp to try this simple hack that clever dog owners love to use for quick snow removal when their pets need to potty.
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Despite the supposed benefits of adding hot water to the Christmas tree, many experts agree there are other steps more critical for keeping it hydrated.
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December may not seem like an ideal time to start your garden. However, there is a gorgeous blue flower that will thrive in summer if you plant in winter.
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Having delicious apples right in your back yard is a treat. Our Master gardener will help you decide to go for a dwarf apple tree or standard variety.
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If you spend time, effort, and money picking out the perfect Christmas tree, you want to make sure it gets home in one piece by following these helpful tips.
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If you're having trouble finding the perfect birdbath to upgrade your yard, it's easier than you might think to DIY your own with a thrifted lamp.
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From pie pans to plenty beyond, your kitchen castoffs can moonlight as bird deterrents — and they’re surprisingly effective at guarding your garden.
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Peach trees can be grown in cooler zones, but they shouldn't be left to fend for themselves in winter. Learn how to best winterize yours for peaches in summer.
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Tired of your tree shedding needles and turning brown before the festivities end? There’s one fir that outlasts the rest — your holiday MVP in evergreen form.
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An outdoor storage shed needs to be able to withstand the harsh elements. Resin is a durable plastic material that can outlast metal and wood alternatives.
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Wintertime can feel pretty dreary, but if you want to embrace some flora that will bloom in winter and attract birds and animals, try this aptly-named plant.
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If you want to add some flavor to your indoor kitchen garden, you'll need the right kind of plants. Here's what our in-house Master Gardener recommends.
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Don't let your houseplants fall victim to the dark, cold hours of the winter season. Keep them alive and thriving by installing this indoor lighting fix.
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Before you drag that tree inside, there's an important step you need to take — your floors (and those future fluffier branches) will thank you.
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Although cuttings for propagation are most often taken during the growing season, some plants can be grown from hardwood cuttings taken over the winter.
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Keeping your plants in the wrong kind of planter can spell disaster in the winter months. These types, however, should be able to withstand the colder weather.
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Bypass pruners work like scissors, whereas other tools use leverage or make crushing cuts. Learn how these tools work to find the best option for your garden.
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If you live in a small city apartment with few windows or are looking for a plant for an interior home office, look no further than this stately tropical plant.
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