The planting season is underway, and gardeners are making tough decisions about perennials, annuals and what to put where.

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants. All ...

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To maintain their showy blooms, hydrangeas require fertile soil that’s rich in organic matter. Though they grow best in ...

Silverbells are at their best in April and early May when they produce bell-shaped white flowers. Four-winged, nutlike fruits ...

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Q: I have an area in my lawn where moss is growing under the grass. What can I do to get rid of the moss? — John, Canfield Q: John, the moss is growing under your turf grass because the conditions in ...

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What makes a screened-in porch special? These Baton Rouge homeowners share their love for the outdoor/indoor refuges.

University of Tennessee landscape architect Sarah Bolivar shares ideas for incorporating play into Knoxville's infrastructure ...