Gardening was consistently associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety, better mood and self-esteem, enhanced ...

She keeps a photo of the mother plant on her desk as a reminder of the difference a plant can make in someone’s life. “It ...

A multitude of research shows that those who spend time planting or cultivating a garden can end up reaping a variety of health benefits for the mind, body, and spirit.

Spring is an optimum time to refresh your landscape by replacing and adding new shrubs. Considerations for your landscaping plans should include finding the right plants for our climate, as well ...

Gardeners looking for an instant transformation to their outdoor spaces are being encouraged to plant Weigela, a fast-growing shrub that offers stunning seasonal colour, fragrance and ease of care.

Growing plants can be a lot of work, which most people do not have the time or energy for, but it turns out there is a way to have a thriving garden without much effort. Lee Burkhill, an award ...

The best way to support and maintain a healthy sustainable community is by protecting wildlife, birds and pollinators.

I gaze in wonder at my small crop of broad beans. As a self-confessed townie (I have a tiny container garden in Peckham, south-east London), I had no idea that the pods grow on tall, leggy vines.

Spring is the time to start planning and preparing for the upcoming growing season, even in colder climates. Spring cleaning for gardens includes cutting back dead foliage, but leaving some stems ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flowering shrubs aren't just for adding beauty to your garden. They're wonderful attractors of ...

The San Diego Botanic Garden expands its collection of medicinal plants four-fold as scientists learn to harness their power.

Maureen McElvanney is one of a growing number of people with Alzheimer's who have been prescribed gardening to help cope with their symptoms. The 87-year-old great grandmother has had a lifelong ...