No matter how much designers talk about enhancing the interior of a house, when an unwitting neighbor passes by on the street, it is the curb appeal of your home that sets its tone. First impressions ...

As you start to notice the warm and verdant hints of spring's arrival, it's tempting to grab our garden tools and head outside to tackle the first round of cleanup. When it comes to tidying your ...

Q: I planted several weigela shrubs in front of the house 18 years ago. My neighbors’ vinca has invaded that area. We have a bunch of pretty, large blue rocks and a lot of Mexican pebble rock that the ...

Q: Three years ago, I bought a house with a 9-foot forsythia bush and an 8-foot weigela. I have pruned them. However, if I prune them very much, there's nothing but old, dead wood in the middle of ...

As well as enjoying the fruits of your labour from earlier in the year – whether it’s picking home-grown veggies or admiring perennials in full bloom – time spent in the garden during July is largely ...

Outdoor activities and chores never seem to cease even with the sudden realization of winter. Many believe that fall is the best time to prune. Pruning can be done at any time of the year; however, ...