In the tension between ecology and economics lies an uncomfortable truth: while both words share a root in "eco" (from the Greek oikos, meaning home ...

Robin Wall Kimmerer envisions an economy of gratitude and reciprocity with nature, using the serviceberry tree as a key ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

These fruit trees are simple to grow on a deck, patio, balcony, or in a sunny spot in a greenhouse, conservatory, or porch ...

Witnessing cherry blossoms is among the bucket list experiences for many. There are several places in the world where cherry ...

Winter is not just a season of bare trees and frosty mornings; it’s also a time when certain flowers bloom, bringing bursts ...

Gardeners risk creating a mammoth task for themselves come spring - and that's if they don't clear the debris ... of course, ...

For those who add plants and trees to their garden with the purpose of attracting hummingbirds, there are some you'll want to ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Alan Titchmarsh has recommended a beautiful tree that's perfect for the winter months - and it's even easy to maintain and ...

Trees add height, shelter and shade, support wildlife and can be highly ornamental with flowers, and later, fruits or berries ...