If you’ve ever looked at a shady corner in your yard and wondered how to make it look alive, you’re not alone.

There's just something about those first few peeks of vibrant color on a bush or tree that signal the official start of warmer seasons. And while, as a gardener, you're spoiled for choice as to what ...

Spring has arrived, and my garden is a riot of color and activity. Brilliant yellow flower clusters adorn the Bahama senna (Senna Mexicana var. Chapmanii), and I am hoping to spot some amazing ...

If you want to create a thriving, low-maintenance garden, ground covers are the way to go. These plants help out by suppressing weeds and controlling erosion, but many ground covers are also really ...

Kathy Huber has worked for the Houston Chronicle since May 1981. She was Features Copy Desk chief before becoming the first full-time garden editor for the paper in 1988. She writes a weekly garden ...

Commonly called the Michaelmas daisy, asters comes in a multitude of varieties, colors and sizes. Fall is aster time. Known by the common name, Michaelmas daisy, this plant with starlike flowers has a ...

The heat is on! This summer has been hot and humid and requires tough plants that can tolerate these conditions. Sale plants may not be the best choice, so before finalizing the purchase, make sure ...