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A friend of mine at breakfast told me that he felt English ivy was becoming the new kudzu. He has a good point. When you look ...

Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

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Next time you shop for groceries check the produce section for ginger root, spaghetti squash, whole pineapples, and Chayote ...

Each year as the new garden catalogs begin to arrive I start planning which seeds I want to start, and I always check out the perennial plants to see what’s new and exciting for our zone 3 ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...

If you're looking for the perfect companion plant to grow around your beloved hydrangeas, this low-maintenance ground cover ...