Blue Daze' is a stunning ground cover that's virtually maintenance free. However, you must avoid these mistakes to keep it ...

Purple Dragon' is a stunning ground cover, but if you want some variation in your garden there are a few choices that pair ...

To me, apricot cut flowers are reminiscent of hazy summer days, and bring a relaxed and romantic touch to a bouquet. Their ...

Catch a waft of orange-blossom fragrance from these mock orange varieties and it will stop you in your tracks. One of the ...

Once a staple in nan’s backyard, the dahlia is back with a modern twist, and is set to be the hottest flower of 2025 ...

Shade has been increasing in my backyard as the trees have grown larger. I’ve taken out more struggling St. Augustine as I’ve ...

A: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20 ...

Dear Reader: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall ...

Sky lovers and astronomy enthusiasts, assemble! If you missed the last full moon of 2024 on Dec. 15, worry not—there are many ...

Water-filled chambers that were once clogged with mucky brown sediment or choked by vegetation now run clear. Construction ...

Sophie joined the Ideal Home team as Gardens Editor in June 2024. After studying English at Royal Holloway, University of ...

Our gardens often have evergreen and deciduous plants at this time of the year. This distinction results from evolution, ...