Turn your garden into a work of art. Your home's exterior color scheme and architectural style play a role in the colors you should choose for your garden. Consider using artistic principles like the ...

Severe freezes this winter have left our landscapes less attractive than usual as we begin to move into spring. Tropical plants that might otherwise be contributing foliage are brown or have been cut ...

Consider when plants will bloom, and how tall they will grow and plant so that leaves are touching. For many, one of the most fun parts of gardening is the use of color. But getting it right can be ...

Q: I'm planning to build a couple of raised garden beds and want to paint them as I'm not keen on the color of the bare wood. Is there an issue with doing this, especially if you are growing edible ...

Triadic harmony in gardening involves using three colors that are equidistant on the color wheel. Red, blue, and yellow are an easy and effective triadic color scheme for gardens. While specific ...

The New Hanover County Arboretum Children’s Cottage will be nearly thirty years old! Built by our beloved volunteer carpenters, this area for our guests has stood the test of time. To learn more about ...

A new petunia variety, Supertunia Vista Cool Jazz, is set to debut in 2026. Gardeners can pair it with yellow flowers like Supertunia Saffron Finch for a complementary color scheme. This new petunia ...

The bitter cold from a few weeks back took a toll on our cool-season color. Odds are that you’re about to make some significant upgrades to get ready for the growing season ahead. This is a fun topic, ...

Step outside the dome home and there’s a garden filled with fringed bleeding heart, several kinds of tiarella, asters, dainty Japanese iris and wine cups. “I like to be able to see up toward the store ...