Divide irises when they are dormant in midsummer. After blooming in spring, plants slowly move into a dormant period that ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

When I moved to Connecticut in July of 2021, I remember driving through neighborhoods looking for somewhere I might eventually want to live and being struck by the beautifully-landscaped yards ...

Hydrangeas are a fascinating group of perennial plants with some unique quirks that make them a fun addition for the home ...

Q Our gardenia bush is over 30 years old and has been consistently prolific over the years (see reader's photo). I have done ...

There’s nothing more relaxing in summer and fall than venturing into the garden to harvest edible greens, herbs and flowers.

I need help! Japanese beetles have taken over my yard the last few years. They are eating my roses, crepe myrtles and now my ...

Want to spend more time enjoying your garden and less time maintaining it? Discover low-maintenance shrubs and perennials ...

Beekeeper Scott Svab explains the value of invasive Japanese knotweed blossoms to local bee populations, and provides a ...

A Japanese painted fern has large fronds, colored like stained glass. Maturing at 2 feet, these deciduous ferns need shade ...

There’s a secret hiding in Philadelphia that feels like stepping through a portal to Japan, no passport required. Tucked away in Fairmount Park sits Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, a slice of Kyoto ...

With beautiful landscapes to explore and exciting cultural moments to experience, Japan is one of the best places to visit ...