Matt Hoenig talks with Helen Westergren of the UNH Cooperative Extension at Sanborn Mills Farm about growing in shady spots, ...

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 ...

This summer heat has made it almost unbearable to be outside. Yet an avid gardener will continue to spend hours upon hours tending, weeding, and trying to maintain the garden.

Because they need warm, stable temperatures and high humidity, Dracaena marginata plants are tricky to grow outdoors all year ...

When it comes to styling your garden, these tactics can help elevate a humble passel of planters into a gorgeous container ...

Some plants and herbs, like catnip and sage, have natural pest-repelling properties that may help keep spiders from entering ...

Keeping your garden private isn’t just about blocking out the view of prying neighbours – it is about creating a ...

Create a summer retreat by setting up a cozy seating area with shade-loving plants and colorful annuals.

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 ...

Every plant has its unique light needs. This one-of-a-kind calculator will tell you whether the light is too high or too low.

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.

In early morning, that shade – a shadow cast by the angle and position of the sun, and which also lengthens and stretches as the hedge itself grows and matures – lies to the west of the hedge.