Q: I have an area that is 30 feet by 3 feet in a southern exposure with full sun. What would be appropriate for this area? I would like a mixture of shrubs and perennials. Also, when's a good time to ...

Plumbago auriculata, or Cape plumbago, is an ornamental shrub that thrives in Redlands. It is a member of Plumbaginaceae family and has been well-known since Roman times. Native to South Africa, the ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Discover fountain grass, pink muhly and pampas grass for West Texas gardens, with sun, watering and pruning tips for ...

The resilient and vibrant American beautyberry earned its place as the newest Texas Superstar plant with clusters of vivid ...

These eye-catching fall containers use hardy kale and cabbage to add bold color and texture for low-effort, high-impact porch decor. Bonus: They last well into spring.

Do you want to consider a different type of plant in your landscape? Something that is drought-tolerant, attractive to wildlife and easy to care for? Consider ornamental grass. Mondo grass and liriope ...

* What it is: Despite being a showy, drought-tough flower that the deer and bunnies don’t eat, melampodium has never caught on as a popular annual in Pennsylvania gardens. Newer varieties bloom in a ...