Want an evergreen shrub with the red and green of Christmas through winter and pretty scented blooms in spring? Look no ...

That’s Mynelle Gardens Arboretum & Botanical Center in Jackson for you – Mississippi’s own secret garden that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally wandered into a Jane Austen novel. In a world ...

Mirrors are a clever trick for making your yard look larger. Place them to reflect plants, the sky, or a garden path, and ...

The 2026 Tree Sale is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about which trees, shrubs or plants ...

Adding a backyard birdbath is not only a proven method to attract more songbirds to your yard, it can also be a beautiful design element for your garden. Whether a tall, freestanding pedestal, a ...

Did you hear about the guy who was reading a book about making homemade glue? He couldn’t put it down. A book gardeners won’t be able to put down is the latest hot-off-the-press 2026 edition of “The ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...

Not every garden basks in full sun — and that’s a good thing. When I first bought my house 13 years ago, I was paralyzed by all the shade provided by my five live oaks. Shade? How do I garden in that?

If you need more shade to improve your landscape, now is a good time to plant shade trees. The obvious motivation to plant shade trees is to reduce the hot sun that makes summer activities unpleasant ...

There is an unusual looking plant with a descriptive name that performs well in shade gardens in the state. The tractor seat plant has oversized, thick and leathery foliage shaped like the curved iron ...