Downy and hairy woodpeckers have similar coloration and behavior. But there are two big differences that separate them

An element of mystique — intriguing gates, an interplay of light and shadow, hidden views — can take your garden to the next level

Early Americans were bananas about pineapples — and we’re still reaping the benefits of the sweet fruit’s symbolism today

Go ahead, lie about age. Moss on garden statues, planters and pavers creates the beautifully deceptive look of time’s passing

Not all is revealed at once in this new New Zealand home, which balances cocktail chic and family playspace

Learn how to identify and control this aggressive plant, and what to grow in its place

Learn how to identify common plant ailments by reading their leaves

If you need a well-mannered plant that shines in the shade, lady fern is for you

Have you been taken in by these fallacies about gardening with native plants?

Not everything in the garden sleeps in the cold — these plants rise and shine in fall and winter, bringing bright color to beat the blahs