February is a busy time for pruning. Deciduous shrubs, grasses, and hedges all need trimming this month along with climbers, fruit, and any perennials left untrimmed in flower beds over winter. It may ...

Gardeners should keep an eye out for these new tropicals and shrubs, like mangaves, 'Gold Leopard' canna lilies and edible roses.

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.