About's Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, says that "If I had to pick a Native Plant of the Month for December in eastern North America, I think it would be winterberry ... Read More

These are not your grandmother’s hydrangeas. This old-fashioned favorite is stepping out in style as the 'Lady in Red' and 'Limelight'.

Can’t decide which vegetable seeds to try next year? Cornell Cooperative Extension has recently developed an interactive web site, Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners, for vegetable gardeners to share their ... Read More

One of the best resources for selecting new plants for next year's garden is the classic The Well-Tended Perennial Garden by Tracy DiSabato-Aust. If you've never heard of it, ... Read More

Viburnums are among the most popular garden and landscape plants. They provide four seasons of pleasure to birds, wildlife and humans alike.

Diazinon has long been one of the most popular pesticides used by home gardeners. As of January 1, 2005, outdoor garden products containing diazinon will no longer be available ... Read More

Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, PA, is known for its unmatched gardens and the abundance of water displays. But they also know how to do Christmas. Treat yourself ... Read More

Geraldine Duncann, our Mexican Cusine Guide, tells the story of how the poinsettia became known as La Flor de Noche Buena, or the Christmas Eve Plant. True or ... Read More

Let Interior Decorating Guide, Coral Nafie, take some stress away from Christmas entertaining by showing you how to create the perfect holiday centerpiece using your own evergreen boughs.

You've found exactly the Christmas tree you were looking for - but you don't know what kind it is? (And neither does the guy selling it to you.) Try the ... Read More

Well, winter is here. And now there are only 3 more months until spring. To celebrate the winter solstice, here is a list of 10 Great Ornamental Grasses ... Read More

Winter officially arrives on the 21st, giving us a full three months to learn to appreciate winter gardening. Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, helps out with Shrubs, and Trees ... Read More

According to the lilacs (and researchers at Cornell University), spring will be coming a week earlier than it did 40 years ago. It seems many plants in the Northeast ... Read More

Let's face it, British gardeners set the standard high. Have some fun testing your knowledge of horticulture against the finalists for BBC Gardening's 'Gardener of the Year'.

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect Christmas Tree. But with all the choices out there, how do you know which one will look perfect when you ... Read More