Trees and Shrubs

July 12, 2023

How to Plant a Miniature Succulent and Alpine Garden

They may not be the showiest thing on the patio, but these miniature landscapes inevitably take center stage: “It’s about being in Lilliputian land.” If you […]
March 20, 2023

Cherry Blossom Trackers Have Their Fans Online

The interactive maps that track the progress of cherry blossom buds each spring have attracted an enthusiastic fan base. Weeks before the Brooklyn Botanic Garden updated […]
November 16, 2022

How to Read the Tree Leaves

A little knowledge of botany can be helpful, even if you’re an amateur gardener. Here are a few things you should know about what happens in […]
October 26, 2022

How to Do a More Conscious Fall Cleanup

Don’t be in a hurry to get rid of all those dead leaves. Autumn is the best time to learn from your garden — if you […]
June 23, 2021

Throw-in-the-Trowel Week (and How to Get Past It)

If you’ve been working hard in the garden all spring, you may be ready to put up your feet and relax. Not so fast. Each year, […]
March 2, 2021

How to Bring Nature Inside With the Right Houseplants

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October 2, 2020

Leaf Peeping Is Not Canceled: 6 Drives and Hikes to Try This Fall

A leafy drive in Nashville, hikes in the Appalachian wilderness, a spin on a scenic Colorado byway: There are many ways to savor autumn while being […]