Traditionally, a Japanese garden has a gate. Boundaries, in general, are very important in a Japanese garden, to symbolize ...

Vertical gardening systems can lead to more plants and higher yields. A bonus? Soil-dwelling pests are thwarted by putting ...

Bamboo plants add a touch of exotic elegance to any garden with their graceful, swaying canes and lush evergreen foliage. Creating a bamboo garden can transform your outdoor space into a tranquil ...

If you’re lucky, like me, and have neighbors who grow bamboo, ask for some. They may not mind someone helping ... These heavy ...

Azaleas and rhododendrons are also popular choices for a Japanese-inspired garden. ‘Azaleas and rhododendrons are widely used in Japanese gardens for their early-season flowers and vibrant colour ...

Plant iris bulbs of dwarf iris such as Iris reticulata, in pots either outdoors or under protection ... Ink disease typically affects bulbous iris, and appears as black blotches on the leaves. Plants ...

Guilty! We know your intentions were good, but plants have different water needs, and many need good drainage or their roots rot. But these plants? They don't require any drainage to speak of. As long ...

A Manassas couple has been charged after police say the father beat his daughter with a bamboo stick, breaking her arm, and then both parents allowed the injury to go untreated for nine days.