Established trees can create a challenging environment for other plants, so opting to grow resilient shrubs underneath them is your best bet ...

Most plants benefit from companion planting - where each species complements the other. This can be even more important in drier, arid zones where water is more scarce. Palm trees are often grown in ...

Nature does fast-growing ground cover plants very well. Look at any large area of woodland, rainforest, open country or dry terrain and you will see colonies of plants at your feet. They often form ...

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Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

An Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar feeds on a fennel plant in Spring, Texas on Aug. 14, 2020. Leaves and small plants surround the base of trees at a garden in Westchester County, N.Y. on July ...

Underplanting beneath fruit trees is a fantastic gardening technique that can transform your growing space. By choosing the right plants, you're not only making your garden more beautiful, but you're ...

When tanks overflow, nutrient rich water drips directly onto the ground below. Soil under these branches becomes richer than ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...