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 ...

I’ve gone from Bermuda grass turf to St. Augustine and now to ground covers and shrubs. My “go-to” ground covers are regular mondo grass (dwarf mondo is way too slow growing), liriope ...

The popular Conophytum , Lithops and Tylecodon are part of the group of rare and aesthetically unique succulents which are ...

I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It's a ...

The Indian Space Research Organisation opened the new year by successfully germinating seeds in space. It is the first time that the space agency achieved such ...

Lime trees can grow 15 to 20 feet tall in their native climate, but there are also dwarf varieties ideal for indoor growing.

Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to ...

Often overlooked as container plants, dwarf shrubs offer seasonal interest, structure and fun in containers of all sizes. There are just a few simple rules to follow. To start with, grow them in ...

Keep a garden journal, according to gardening experts. Consult your journal in the winter, so you can better plan for the ...

In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen. In turn, pollinators rely on flowers for ...

Tribune Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...