Stop! Don't touch that plant! There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ...

The best time to prune most shrubs is in the winter when the plants are dormant, so you can better see their shape. Which means there are many that you should avoid pruning in the spring—with a ...

However, the constant work of planting and harvesting can be time-consuming and tiring. Perennials allow you to plant once and enjoy multiple harvests in the following years. Although these plants ...

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“Get off!” “My fruits are ready to eat!” These are just some of the many messages we know plants—from a patch of moss to a 300-foot sequoia—can send. In fact, if you’ve ever smelled ...

“Plants are the new pets,” said Brandon Barnett, a founder of Nerdy Plant Co. in Atlanta. His services may include leaving tap water out overnight to evaporate chlorine before watering finicky ...

This simple shrub is packed with powerful fruity flavor. The Raspberry Shrub is a syrup made with raspberries that can be used as a flavorful base for a range of cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks ...

Surrounding yourself with plants not only enhances the visual appeal of your environment but also contributes to a healthier, calmer and more rejuvenated you. Introducing nature’s air purifiers ...

Gardeners looking for an instant transformation to their outdoor spaces are being encouraged to plant Weigela, a fast-growing shrub that offers stunning seasonal colour, fragrance and ease of care.

Spring is an optimum time to refresh your landscape by replacing and adding new shrubs. Considerations for your landscaping plans should include finding the right plants for our climate ...

Q: The rabbits have done a job on my shrubs. I’m thinking of cutting these down to about 1.5 or 2 inches. When is the best time to do this? Thanks for your input. — Greg D. A: Rabbits have ...

A cold-hardy banana tree with maroon striped leaves, a snowbell tree that reblooms, and several more ever-higher-performing hydrangeas are among the most interesting new trees and shrubs hitting ...