Key Points Growing vining plants can add vertical interest, privacy, and pollinator appeal to gardens.Avoid invasive vines, ...

As homeowners ponder what can be done to freshen up their landscapes, they can consider these benefits of incorporating new plants and trees into their properties.

Perhaps this is the year to think about more native plants. I admit that sounds a little dull when you know the garden ...

Boxelder bugs are known pests in many homes and gardens across the country. They feed on plants, enter homes in hoards, and can leave a staining residue on surfaces. Luckily, you don't have to live ...

A tree by itself has numerous benefits. It adds beauty, creates shade, and provides food and shelter for wildlife, to name a few. But with the right landscaping, you can make trees shine even more in ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

The suburban yard of Drake White’s San Antonio home doesn’t have what most yards have—grass. Instead, there are violet pillars of bluebonnets, pillowy white flowers blooming on jimsonweed, and ...

Spring-flowering trees bring color and beauty to our late winter and spring landscapes. The earliest flowering types typically begin to bloom in late January or February (although they are blooming a ...

Its hard to imagine our yards and gardens without the beautiful sounds of songbirds. But birds are not just a delightful byproduct of tending a garden; rather, they play important roles in maintaining ...

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is warning people of harmful purple flowers that could pose a potential threat to your native trees.The flower is known as Chinese and Japanese wisteria and are non ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...