If you love your trees but hate that bare patch of dirt underneath, you’re not alone. Grass rarely grows well beneath trees thanks to shade and thirsty roots that soak up moisture. The good news? You ...

Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

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Tired of deer munching your plants? These shade-loving perennials are pretty, tough, and not on the menu for deer.

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 ...

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 ...

Leaves and small plants surround the base of trees at a garden in Westchester County, N.Y. on July 26. AP File Photo An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly lands on a flower at the Minnesota Valley ...