This fall Jay shared an update, along with photos that show what a difference one year can make. But before the progress came some hard work: One of his notes began with, “I had a heck of a time ...

Do you have a yard that goes from summer green to boring brown to winter gray? Color it up with shrubs. “The right ones can really light up a yard in autumn, and they don’t take as long to grow up as ...

Editor's note: This story was updated on June 5, 2025, to remove the Petroglyphs Float event, originally scheduled for June 7, which was canceled due to unsafe river levels. Looking to spruce up your ...

Native plants are experiencing a welcome surge in popularity as more gardeners appreciate their many benefits. They are perfectly suited to the local climate and conditions, making them ...

Fall colors arrived a bit earlier than usual this year in Charleston, likely triggered by the dry weather and nighttime temperatures in the 50s two weeks ago. Sweet gum is already yellow-to-purple, ...

Shrubs play an important role in the design of most gardens. They can be relied upon for structure, interest, flowers, fruit, fall color, and more, whether taking on a key role center stage or acting ...

QUILCENE — Northwest Watershed Institute planted 19,000 native trees and shrubs along wetlands and streams in the Tarboo Valley during its winter and spring planting season. The work was completed by ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western ...