Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Artfully arranged tree stumps form a stumpery. Most gardeners view any type of landscaping with an approving eye, even if it isn’t ...

Kate Karam believes there’s something soul-satisfying about woodland gardens and it’s something that Monrovia, the California nursery she works for, sees as a growing gardening trend. “We believe ...

It's a rich and complex ecosystem that can help natural biodiversity to return. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She ...

The shady areas around our homes are pleasant, but often, they are bare spots devoid of flowering plants. Many perennials, annuals, and shrubs can brighten up those partially to fully shaded areas ...

When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

It was all hands on deck June 13 as Holden Arboretum staff prepared to open the first major traveling exhibit since the giant gnome display in 2011. “Traveling exhibits are a big draw to people,” said ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

As spring appears in green slippers, consider a new woodland garden in Louisville as a musical theater. Its springtime overture will be the cheerful opening of a delightful play; the long-awaited ...