Revamp your outdoor area with budget-friendly decor, smart lighting, and plants. Practical tips to refresh your patio without overspending.

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An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

When the bark peels off, so does the cambium. The supply line to the roots is lost. The roots die because the phloem has been ...

Located in the gently rolling fields around Lake Placid in the south-central part of the state known as the “Florida ...

As Marion County faces frigid temperatures, experts offer advice on how to properly protect plants from freeze damage.

Even perfectly hardy shrubs such as wintersweet (Chimonanthus) are worth growing against walls, as the wall helps to protect ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Growing banana plants in containers is a rewarding way to enjoy lush tropical foliage, at home, especially if you don’t have ...

January, the vegetable patch is either bursting with promise or looking a little weary — sometimes both at once.

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Dolly Parton likes to say, “If you see someone without a smile, give ’em one of yours.” For retired dentist Kit Sullivan, ...