Hydrangeas are a showstopper in the garden, but they don't pair well with everything. Consider planting them alongside these ...

Fruit. Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is a large South American shrub or small tree that produces a crop this time of year ...

If you were to ask David Hobbs to describe his creation, he might call it a bloke's garden. "There's not so much bright colour, there are no annuals, but it's got maturity. And there's lots of ...

Whether you're an experienced gardener or a green-thumbed beginner, this six-piece collection is a great addition to your garden, allotment or patio - and right now it's half-price ...

Hedges are a practical way to add natural barriers to the garden, but certain plants can also add color and scent. These 7 choices are a perfumed take on the traditional border.

If Christmas shopping has you stumped it's worth checking out the display of Taranaki pottery at Te Henui Vicarage in New Plymouth. The historic building is in Courtenay St at the far end of the ...

The time to prune spring-blooming shrubs such as forsythia, lilacs and this fragrant viburnum in within a six- or eight-week window after they bloom. If you wait too long, you will be cutting off ...

Hedge plants are commonly used to provide a level of privacy from neighbors as well as to act as a windbreaker and a noise buffer for busy streets. They are typically planted along a border or the ...

Although it's not a native plant to North America, boxwood is a common choice for growing hedges for privacy. Boxwoods come in various sizes and heights, so you can find one that fits your ...

They're also natural, unlike plastic options. Living hedge edges are beneficial as well because they help to reduce erosion and boost soil health. Growing a living hedge edge for your garden can be a ...

Over the 40-plus years of writing this garden column, I have learned what plants cause Western Washington gardeners the most problems and which seem to thrive.