The next few columns will explore these factors, starting with light, to see why some plants do well or why we may have ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

We asked Neil Sperry, the North Texas horticulturalist and longtime Star-Telegram columnist, how to prepare our yards. He had a lot to say.

“There are some areas of our land that are a little higher than others,” Jones said. “That’s going to impact, for example, when we’re looking out for frost advisories or frost concerns really early in ...

If you are wondering whether that shrub, flower, or tree that you saw in a magazine or catalog will grow well in your garden, using a hardiness zone map is your best bet to ensure success. A hardiness ...

New Jersey's gardening zones have changed, and that means different plants will thrive Nurseries may have to sell different varieties, and farmers may switch what they're growing Bruce Crawford has ...

Spring is the time to start planning and preparing for the upcoming growing season, even in colder climates. Spring cleaning for gardens includes cutting back dead foliage, but leaving some stems for ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United States has a diverse ecological footprint, so growing seasons differ slightly ...

In November of 2023, for the first time in a decade, the U.S. Department of Agriculture made a change to the “Plant Hardiness Zone” map. This is important when choosing what you will be planting in ...

When you’re considering whether to add a plant to your garden this season, a crucial piece of information is its hardiness zone, usually given in a phrase like “Zone 5” or “Zones 4-7.” But what, ...