This evergreen is not wide, but it can grow up to 30 feet tall, making it ideal as a privacy fence. It's easy to care for and ...

The garden sits nestled in coastal Encinitas, where the marine layer creates a natural air conditioning system that keeps temperatures pleasant even during Southern California’s warmer months. It’s ...

The waterfall in the Tropical Rainforest area creates negative ions that scientists say improve mood and reduce stress. Whether you believe the science or not, standing near falling water while ...

Most important, of course, is to cut the emissions that are heating the planet. But beyond that, there are ways to help ...

Portland homeowners can transform soggy backyards into functional ecosystems while qualifying for city discounts on ...

Carnivorous plants of the genus Pinguicula (butterworts) from Mexico apparently use the same water-saving photosynthesis type ...

I love trees, but all trees are not equal for use in a home landscape. Some trees have shallow roots and break easily such as poplars, […] ...

A rare pairing of beauty and practicality, this ornamental grass is almost too good to be true: low maintenance, ...

My hydrangeas have struggled with the dry conditions, especially late in the growing season. I have offered some supplemental water to help them. Photo by Kristina Gabalski. This has been a difficult ...

Hardy fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) is another popular ornamental grass with an arching shape that grows feathery seed heads resembling bottle brushes. It’s another grass that is easy to ...

Eddie Seagle is a Sustainability Verifier, Golf Environment Organization (Scotland), Agronomist and Horticulturalist, CSI: Seagle (Consulting Services International) LLC, Professor Emeritus and ...

Here in the Pacific Northwest, summers are becoming drier and rain less predictable, prompting many gardeners to yearn for a more waterwise landscape. How can we reshape our landscapes to be more ...