MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on bougainvilleas, creeping fig, crape myrtles, crown of thorns and ...

Late fall is an ideal time to prune many trees and shrubs because their branch structure is visible after the leaves have ...

Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...

When fall weather arrives, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your plants for winter. Crepe myrtles are no exception. In USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7-9, where they grow best, these ...

Question: We are trying to stretch our gardening dollars. How far apart can we plant our fall petunias in flower beds? How many petunias do we place in a hanging basket? Answer: Most petunias can ...

On a quiet Australian suburban street, residents have noticed small rectangular holes cut deep into the footpath, exposing the dirt beneath. Layers of thick asphalt and bluestone ...

Walls can mark a boundary, but hedges bring a boundary to life. Think about it — a neat line of plants running along the edge of a bungalow garden doesn’t just separate “inside” from “outside,” it ...

Gardening myths often come from a kernel of truth, but with science and observation we can make better choices for our ...

It becomes difficult to appreciate the landscape during the short days of winter. But there are plenty of ways to enjoy a ...

The garden tends to slow down in winter. There's a stillness, almost as if the plants are catching their breath. It's only natural to think of this season as a time to retreat indoors and let the ...