FALL IS ALWAYS a good time to assess the recent growing season and make notes to your future self about garden gains, losses and the occasional horticultural mishap. For instance, do not plant comfrey ...

March is also a good time to prune away winter’s leftovers. Trim dead tips, yellowed leaves, or stems that never bounced back. Cleaning up now encourages healthier growth and helps plants focus their ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

Evergreen shrubs are dependable and practical plants. They keep their color throughout the year, and depending on the ones you choose, some can provide background interest while others can act as ...