While we might like the idea of an evergreen yard that remains vibrant and full of life all year long, many evergreen trees ...
Choose deciduous shade trees — those that drop their leaves during the winter. You will have the shade you need in the summer ...
Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment. And it’s good ...
When creating a quiet retreat, trees can play a role. Small-growing evergreen trees, such as cherry laurel (Prunus caroliniana), Little Gem magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’) and ...
It looks best in a naturalized woodland setting, beneath shrubs and trees. They can easily become overrun by competing ...
The Sweet Olive is an evergreen shrub or small tree cherished for its intensely sweet fragrance and its polished appearance.
There's nothing worse than nosy neighbours peeping into your garden, especially if you live in a terraced or semi-detached ...
Established trees can create a challenging environment for other plants, so opting to grow resilient shrubs underneath them ...
As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take ...
Many forms of coniferous pines are good in gardens too. Large ones, such as our native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, with ...
A group of volunteers is meeting monthly to continue work on a multi-year project to restore a forest west of Bremerton.