They may look harmless, but certain plants can contain harmful sap - so gardeners are being told to watch out for them.

These resilient beauties bring color and life to your garden for many years, making them long-term investments. Plant now, ...

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There is no rule of green thumb for how often to water a container. The amount of water a plant needs depends on the weather, the growth rate of the plant and any survival mechanisms such as succulent ...

Brighten a shady patio or windowsill with coral bells, a perennial that's well-loved for its vibrant foliage and delicate ...

A variety of troubles can ruin or kill boxwoods these days. Here's a primer on how to zero in on what might be affecting ...

At Lucia, chef Adrian Forte shares how he uses shado beni (aka culantro, not to be confused with cilantro) in his Caribbean ...

Jefferson was a passionate music lover and an amateur violinist. He had a collection of harpsichords and pianos at his home, Monticello, in Charlottesville, Va., and owned a prolific collection of ...

There is no rule of green thumb for how often to water a container. The amount of water a plant needs depends on the weather, ...

Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.

Gardeners are being warned to watch out for particular plants that could prove dangerous due to poisonous sap capable of ...

Red valerian or Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber) is a long-blooming perennial from the western Mediterranean that will ...