Q: I bought a “My Monet” weigela several years ago. It looks healthy and is growing well. I bought it for the variegated leaves, but for the past couple of years, the new growth is just plain green.

When I help people design home landscapes, a common request is to have something blooming year-round. However, it can be hard to ensure a yard has just the right mix of plants to be perpetually in ...

The leaves in Lesley Blach’s Sebastopol garden appear almost artistically inspired. Infused among the deep green and glowing chartreuse are nature’s happy mistakes — leaves that appear speckled, ...

Some gardeners specialize in growing annuals, some perennials, some vegetables, some grasses or shrubs or vines. I grow leaves. I am particularly fond of foliage. When I'm nursery hopping, instead of ...

The variegated leaves of a Begonia Rex. Most gardeners probably have room for two or three variegated plants. As a class they’ve had a few moments when they’ve been truly fashionable. But maybe they ...

Painting the garden and landscape with color means more than just pretty flowers. By incorporating a variety of blooms, foliage, textures and patterns, you can create a breathtaking tapestry that will ...

With gardens shrinking rapidly, many Bangaloreans have only a stand or two of ornamental plants which are grown for their showy foliage, most often on their balconies or terrace. Since the choice is ...

This coming new year will be a celebration for all loropetalum lovers. Jazz Hands Variegated will be honored as Proven ...