Ornamental grasses that thrive in southern Idaho while contributing to home landscapes include blue oat grass (helictotrichon sempervirens), switch grass (Panicum virgatum), Karl Foerster feather ...

Learning how to grow lavender has a heap of sensory benefits, and it’s one of the best drought-tolerant plants for pots, too.

Waking up to the songs of birds and having a delightful time in your back garden can be a great start to your day. Watching ...

I was sitting at a beach in Vermillion, Ohio last Sunday. The heat was substantial. I saw 97 degrees on the thermometer in my car. As I was sitting in my chair on the beach, I struck up a conversation ...

Grown for their often showy blades and flower stalks, ornamental grasses have a different purpose in the landscape than turf grasses. The plant category, which includes true grasses and some ...

Oregon botanist Suzie Savoie uses wildflowers to transform home gardens into water-wise, fire-resistant pollinator havens.

Gardeners often view weeds as enemies to be eradicated. However, many plants typically labeled as “weeds” actually offer ...

Since you want to add more edibles to your landscape, this would be a good addition, although it might not be easy to find.

Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...

IF you want to grow a healthy, green and hard-wearing lawn, you’ll need to pick the best grass seed. Which seed you choose may depend on the condition of the soil in your garden, how much ...

Behind the scenes at the country house opera festival with head gardener Kevin Martin on what it takes to get the space ...