When a Cotinus (aka "Smoke Tree" or "Smoke Bush") is in bloom it has the appearance of a magical image from an impressionists painting. Or perhaps an old mas...

While we all often use the terms interchangeably, trellises, arbors, gazebos and pergolas are distinctly different structures. But how exactly do they differ...

The luminous qualities of decorative grass plants add a silvery elegance to our late season gardens. Sunshine lights up their plumes like quicksilver.  The g...

Wisteria is considered by many to be the most elegant flowering vine which has been in cultivation for over 1000 years in Japan and China. The long pendulous...

Sages, poets, philosophers and mystics have waxed poetic about the virtuous flower throughout the ages. Fresh cut flowers from our gardens have a wonderful w...

Every garden needs a showpiece and for many of us, a magnolia tree is an easy choice. The Saucer Magnolia is considered by many to be "The Queen" of Spring f...