In this episode of "Self Care Nation," Brittany Gowan of Pause with Plants shares how the benefits of plants and caring for them doubles as her self care. Gowan says making sure her plants never want ...

Less pruning, more blooms, berries, and backyard birds.

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Boxwood shrubs have been popular for centuries across the world and are considered one of the oldest known garden plants. Native to Europe and Asia, this handsome evergreen shrub has been grown in the ...

Bring home your favourite tulips this spring and master their care with these essential tips. Learn perfect watering ...

Hail damage Minor hail damage, such as holes in the leaves of hosta or slight defoliation of trees and shrubs, can be survived. In most cases, nothing needs to be done by the gardener except to ...

Bamboo on the bookshelf, chrysanthemums in the corner and a ficus in the foyer—many of us are putting plants everywhere in our homes lately. Not only are plants great decorative items in our home, but ...

The beauty of shrub and tree branches appears when leaves are absent. Take advantage of this time to prune woody plants to prevent crossing and rubbing branches, thin out dense ...