Sneezing may be non-stop this weekend in the D.C.-area if you suffer with seasonal allergies. With higher temperatures forecasted Friday, Saturday and Sunday, tree pollen is anticipated to spike this ...

From camellias to roses, you can boost your home's value by growing these beautiful front yard plants and blooms.

Clay drains less easily than other soils and can lie wet for long periods,' explains landscape designer and soil expert ...

Grow a grapefruit tree in a fertile and well-draining soil type. Trees will struggle in heavy soils, and Bethany Lakatos, plant expert at Fast Growing Trees, says: ‘Because they are sensitive to root ...

Check out these choices to beautify your yard and increase property values. There’s a reason Arbor Day is celebrated in ...

For chemical pest control, timing of pesticide applications is just as important as positively identifying the problem and selecting the right pesticide. Following are some plant diseases controlled i ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and pruning overwintered petunias.

Strawberry bush. Sweet bubby. Sweetshrub. Whatever you call it, anyone can recognize this native plant by the pleasant scent.

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature. Here are shade-loving ...

Growing ordinary apples and strawberries in your garden is satisfying, but there's something particularly exciting about harvesting exotic fruits that your neighbors have never seen. Contrary to ...

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...