Planting shrubs and perennials in dense groups is not only good for creating a sense of privacy and seclusion in backyards, but it can also help to block out loud noises and sounds. So, if you live in ...

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Home to a veritable ‘Noah’s Ark of species’, thanks to never being ploughed, sprayed or fertilised, our churchyards offer a ...

Boost your home’s curb appeal with front yard ideas that deliver a polished, professional look without the cost of hiring a ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three shade perennials to try.

Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly during their first growing season, even drought-tolerant ones ...

Want to know what plants to prune? From lavender to wisteria, keep reading for the plants to prune in July before it's too ...

For plants, nearby masonry is a source of stress, especially if they aren’t getting enough water. Plants can only cool ...

“Today’s column introduces guidelines for year-round gardening for herbaceous perennial plants that are native to a Mediterranean climate zone,” writes On Gardening columnist Tom Karwin… ...

I've had a treat this year wandering round other people's gardens during the garden festival. In previous years our own garden was open and so it was difficult to get out and about and visit some ...