When you need a boxwood alternative in your landscape, these evergreen plants are excellent solutions. Boxwood is an excellent evergreen shrub for many situations, but sometimes you need a different ...

Waves of shrubs interweave into informal knots, yet every plant is sign-posted and on trial. The most interesting boxwood alternatives in this trial are not imitations, like a vegetarian burger; ...

If you want a low-maintenance front yard, McLaughlin recommends being mindful of the plants in your garden. Annuals require a ...

Who says floral themes are just for your garden? With this stunning and inexpensive DIY, you can bring a touch of the ...

The best time to prune most trees and shrubs is in late winter or early spring, when the plant is still dormant. Don’t prune spring blooming shrubs like lilacs until after they have bloomed, or you’ll ...

Landscape designers identify “desire paths,” the most likely ways from Point A to Point B. Intentionally working with these ...

I moved to Highland Park this summer and have seen deer wandering the neighborhood. Are there any steps I need to take this fall to protect my garden? — Andrew Wilson, Highland Park The larger the ...

Fly View Productions / Getty Images While Craigslist, the e-commerce site, is still an option, it is easy to find alternatives for anything you might want to buy or sell. Whether it's finding a ...

TikToker Angela (@thelawyerangela) has gone viral after sharing the best alternatives to Lindt's 85% cocoa dark chocolate.

Fruit smoothies, nachos, frozen yogurt, and other snacks make great healthy -- and tasty -- treats. 3 min read Junk food has given snacking a bad name. Magee firmly believes in eating several ...

You can only contribute to a 401(k) if your employer offers one. Anyone who earns money from working can contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA). Self-employed people have several ...

But there are plenty of alternatives, which may be a better path for some students. For some, the rising cost of college and the potential for racking up tens of thousands of dollars in student ...