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 ...

Borders underneath large trees can be challenging to cultivate. Whether you have a large oak, poplar or chestnut tree in your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although the concept is based primarily on anecdotal evidence, research is starting to focus on how ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...

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 ...

FILE - An Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar feeds on a fennel plant in Spring, Texas on Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might ...