The formula for successfully planting shrubs next to your house? Airflow and shallow roots. From black chokeberry to Rose-of-Sharon, consider these options.

This is the wildflower known as the perennial sunflower (Helianthus). It’s usually drought tolerant, but in this case, it’s suffering from irreversible wilt. It does have tough roots, though, and will ...

I noticed a few flowers on my magnolia yesterday and thought it was only supposed to flower in spring, which it did. It put on a beautiful display this year, and I am hoping for the same next year, ...

Blooming in May-June and again in August-September, this stunning lilac tree is the perfect way to elevate your outdoor space and enjoy bright lavender-purple flowers spread over the entire canopy ...

Bursting into bloom in May-June and again in August-September, this gorgeous lilac tree is the ideal addition to jazz up your outdoor area, boasting vibrant lavender-purple flowers that blanket the ...

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We’ve proven that our Gen 4 ion exchange technology can meet and exceed the plant design basis under real-world conditions.” — Raef Sully, CEO of Lilac OAKLAND ...

We've proven that our Gen 4 ion exchange technology can meet and exceed the plant design basis under real-world conditions.” - Raef Sully, CEO of Lilac OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 ...

In 1896, a French nursery called Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie shipped a consignment of seeds to Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer, director of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. On opening the package, he ...

At 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, join Marianne Binetti at Windmill Gardens for “Container Wars” an interactive way to learn about container gardening with prizes, a design contest and great planting ...

Hulda Klager was known as "The Lilac Lady" of Woodland, Washington, and for 50 years the community has celebrated this incredible woman with "Lilac Days." You can visit the beautiful gardens and ...

Small backyards can yield abundant flowers and veggies if you plan properly. However, there are a few plants and trees that will dominate your tiny space and hinder overall growth. In order to help ...