Lawn and Garden

Take advantage of shaded spots in your garden and grow a tranquil, relaxing shade garden. The information in this article will help you grow a shade garden, and instruct you on the best plants to use.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Smoke tree leaves vary from bluish green to violet between varieties. Smoke tree can reach heights of 15 feet. Learn more about controlling height, foliage and flowers through pruning.

By C. Colston Burrell

Drooping leucothoe, a bushy plant reaching 6 feet vertically and horizontally, has blooms that look like lily-of-the-valley. Leaves can change color through winter to a shade of violet. Learn how to use drooping leucothoe as ground cover to camouflag

By C. Colston Burrell

American yew can ramble as it spreads, growing to 8 feet wide, and offer pretty color through the off-season. Learn how to grow American yew as a tree or prune it into shape.

By C. Colston Burrell

American bittersweet needs both male and female plants for flowering and berry production. It grows so well that it needs to be controlled around other plants. Try using it to camouflage posts around the garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

The information in this article will get you started on building a beautiful, peaceful water garden. Learn about building, planning and planting a water garden, and about the animal life you can include in it.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Dwarf myrtle has a delightful scent when pierced. Its many varieties and uses (as a screen, hedge, or topiary) make it an interesting plant to care for and display. Learn more about its flowering habits.

By C. Colston Burrell

Installing a water garden pond doesn't have to be left to the professionals. Home gardeners have many techniques and options to choose from, and can easily install their own ponds. Read to find out how.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Many gardeners favor the species rose because this flower is easy to maintain and possesses a clean, simple beauty. Learn how to grow, cultivate and use the relatively hearty species rose.

By C. Colston Burrell

Tree roses are a way of growing roses, not a separate class of flower. Learn how to achieve the manicured presentation of tree roses in your own yard or garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

European wild ginger is an adaptable, little-known shade plant that will brighten up any yard or garden. Learn how to grow, cultivate, and maintain European wild ginger successfully.

By C. Colston Burrell

Jack-in-the-pulpit is an intriguing wildflower native to North America named for its oddly-shaped bloom. Learn how to grow and use jack-in-the-pulpit in your yard or garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

Japanese yew is one of the only conifers that is shade tolerant, and it produces vibrant berries that please the eye. Learn how to grow and use Japanese yew in your garden or as a house plant.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Tree ivy is a cross between ivy and a shrub brush, and one of the only plants crossed between genuses. Learn how to grow and use tree ivy in your home or garden area.

By C. Colston Burrell

Common cattail is an integral part of any water garden. The striking vertical foliage adds natural beauty to any garden aesthetic. Learn to grow and use common cattail in your water garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

Floating heart forms a floating carpet of water and foliage on water's surface. Learn how to grow and cultivate this attractive plant in your pond or fountain.

By C. Colston Burrell

Hardy water lily is a cross between European and North American species that is a popular centerpiece for many gardens. Learn how to grow and maintain hardy water lily in your pond or fountain.

By C. Colston Burrell

Native to North America, pickerel rush is planted all over the world for its decorative effect. Learn how to grow and use pickerel rush in your yard or garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

Variegated sweet flag is widely-known for its striking season-long color. Learn how to grow and maintain variegated sweet flag in your pond or fountain.

By C. Colston Burrell

Water canna may not be a true canna, but it is a lovely addition to any water garden and is quite hardy. Learn how to grow and use water canna in your pond or fountain.

By C. Colston Burrell

English wallflower, a pleasant-smelling flower, comes in a variety of colors, including double. It can continue flowering indoors in winter. Learn about how to display English wallflower.

By C. Colston Burrell

Gardeners who love roses know growing these special flowers is worth every effort. This article includes everything you need to care for roses, including tips for fertilizing, watering, pruning, and special instructions for winter care.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Winter honeysuckle, aptly named for its wintertime blooms, reaches perhaps 10 feet vertically and horizontally. Though it doesn't change color in autumn, it does bear a strong fragrance. Learn how to use it as a border.

By C. Colston Burrell

Track developments and changes in your garden with a log, and gain a handy tool for years to come. Learn to keep a garden journal and fully maximize the potential of your garden.

By Betty Barr Mackey

Feather reed grass, climbing to 5 feet tall, sprouts a flower head changing from a purple color to tan in autumn. Learn more about this drought-resistant grass and its use as a divider.

By C. Colston Burrell