Ferns are truly ancient specimens that nowadays make fantastic low-maintenance perennial plants for backyards. There are ...

Big, lush ferns dangling from hanging baskets or a pair sitting on stands beside the front door say, "Welcome to Our Porch". The mass of greenery sets the stage as a fresh background for blooming ...

As we enter the spring season, it’s time to start thinking about our gardens and how we can maintain their beauty and health. Most of us have shady corners or garden beds that don’t get much sun, and ...

Don’t prune Black Eyed Susans, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses—they add winter interest. Mums, geraniums, and Christmas ferns stay colorful or green, so no trimming is needed. Wait until spring to ...