It’s winter. Summer and fall color have given way to muted sepia tones of brown and gray — an austere time indeed. Be of good cheer! There are some bright spots in this stark season. Take, for example ...

Our winter landscapes need not be dull in winter, as in our Zone 7 we can grow many kinds of plants with winter interest, the broadleaf and coniferous evergreens, ornamental grasses, and berried trees ...

Our fall has been beautiful! All around Aiken the colors are spectacular! I am so thankful that I can see all of the beauty around me. When I raise the blinds in the morning, our woods are aglow as ...

A: With vertical cracks in the bark along the trunk like that, I suspect those are frost cracks. These commonly happen in maples, which are thin-barked trees. Missouri Botanical Garden explains how ...

The bright yellow blooms on this rather rangy shrub can substitute for sunshine, which means the end of gray winter days. The problem is that forsythia can awaken slowly some years, so waiting for the ...

The second week of November is a good time to clear fallen leaves and debris from walkways and your lawn before severe winter weather sets in. You can leave dry leaves on your lawn if you get in a ...

• The coral bark Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’) is a lovely tree that provides multiple seasons of interest. The 2- to 3-inch light yellow-green leaves have five to seven lobes and turn ...

Trees are an essential part of any landscape, providing lasting structure and beauty. Discover gorgeous trees that add color ...

Coral Bark Maples are the small tree with the outstanding orange or peach bark that adds color to the yard during the gray winters. Courtesy photo The second week of November is a good time to clear ...