The garden hedge is a stalwart of outdoor design schemes, allowing gardeners to create barriers and private spaces with entirely natural means. Common plant choices include dense evergreens and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Common witch hazel Some gardeners grow flowers for their beauty in the ...

The winter blooms of magnolia have a strong lemony component, with some aromatic winter blooms leaning toward honey, gardenia, or cherry blossoms with vanilla undertones, depending on the species.

Viburnums tend to be unsung shrubs, and I just don’t know why. Their showy, often fragrant spring flowers, followed many times by spectacular berries and beautiful autumn foliage, make them, in my ...

There’s nothing like living in the city. There’s always something to do, something to be inspired by, or something to capture your imagination. However, one unfortunate downside is always going to be ...

I love natural fragrance from plants. Not all plants are fragrant, but many are and they come in many sizes, shapes and colors. They are like the popular kids at the playground; everyone likes to be ...

Discover the best shrubs for shade to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn about top shade-loving plants and design tips for creating a stunning shaded garden.

Oregon holly (Mahonia bealei) has the sweetest-smelling yellow blooms ever. Since they bloom while it is still cold, Mahonia often goes unnoticed by gardeners unwilling to brave the weather. Can't see ...

There are many excellent viburnums for us in Texas, but we’re highlighting one today because it definitely should be used more. It is sold as Viburnum odoratissimum. A plant sometimes sold under these ...

Spring is the time to follow your nose to the source of heady aromas wafting through the landscape. Many flowers and leaves have fragrance; however, some are shy and we must charm them into exposing ...