Have you ever seen a plant lose most of its leaves during the summer heat or a tree fails to emerge from winter dormancy?

If you are a fan of living sculpture, and having unique structural accents in your home, chances are you'll already have one ...

No group of plants exemplifies this better than hollies. With their beautiful green foliage and bright red-to-orange berries, ...

This is a stunning plant for hanging baskets, window boxes, containers or in a rock garden; it attracts bees and other ...

Plant-based burgers can be delicious - or pretty bland. If you really want yours to shine, there are 13 toppings that work ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade. Since they ...

Discover the companion plants that Martha Stewart loves to pair with hydrangeas. Enhance your garden's aesthetic with these ...

If you’re looking to add variegated plants to your garden, many varieties work especially well in Marin’s mild climate.

This variety of Japanese sedge is very similar to forest grass. It will add a burst of color and texture to your shaded backyard areas. The leaves are a rich contrast of bright emerald green and crisp ...

Purple Dragon' is a stunning ground cover, but if you want some variation in your garden there are a few choices that pair ...

Add colorful flair to your holiday décor and gift-giving by including a few unique holiday plants. You and your gift ...

Know all about the unlucky house plants that could bring bad luck to the residents. Avoid them to keep positive energy at ...