Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

Although Christmas is celebrated on Dec. 25, former Hutchinson resident Myra Kohls has been in the Christmas spirit since March. That’s when U.S. Forest Service employee Mary Nordeen visited ...

It may seem like warm summer days in the shade are a long way off, but when the temperatures are still freezing actually is ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

Hellebores, witch hazels, and snowdrops are three plants that love the cold weather and offer up blooms to brighten up the ...

The Arbutus tree has so many wonderful attributes; it's no surprise this fruiting evergreen is gaining popularity amongst ...

An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its hybrids, which do not ...

Texans can help prevent the spread of oak wilt by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.

The Green Macomb Tree and Plant Sale offers a variety of trees and plants for eco-conscious buyers until April 4.

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian ...

Even this deep into winter, the trees are one of my favorite parts of our mountains. Stands of towering, majestic aspens, ...