The wax leaf Ligustrum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that typically grows to about 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide if left unpruned ... with small tightly packed clusters of fragrant white flowers.

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the genetic and molecular signals behind ...

As climate change makes South Texas' summers hotter and winters more likely to bring freezes, homeowners may want to reconsider their landscaping plants.

But that’s not the only beautiful winter flower to chase away winter blues. There’s winter daphne, known for its white to ...

• Make a “base plan.” Measure your property with a tape measure or the measuring app on your smart phone. Plot it on grid ...

Explore the Philippine Santol Tree (Sandoricum koetjape)—a vital species in tropical ecosystems. Learn about its ...

This basic guide to growing elderberry plants includes planting and care tips, types to grow, and best companion plants.

From time to time I have remarked on the problems, nay perils, of cultivating trees in your tropical garden. The topic merits ...

Why not create a “beneficial insectary” in your landscape? A landscape insectary incorporates flowers, herbs, and native ...

As the days grow shorter and colder, does your flower garden lose its vibrancy? Succession planting is a technique used by ...

Borage plants grow three feet tall and two feet wide and self-sow ... Mexican flame vine (Senecio confusus) is a fast-growing selection for climbing a trellis or spilling over a block wall. Flowers ...