January can feel like a quiet pause for your garden, but there’s actually a lot you can do right now to set yourself up for a fantastic spring. With a little planning and preparation, you’ll make ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

Spring starts Thursday and many Coloradans are eager to dig into their gardens. But in a state where late frosts and hailstorms can derail even the best-laid planting plans, when is the right time to ...

Ms. Renkl, a contributing Opinion writer, reports from Nashville on flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. It’s full-on springtime now. My blackberries are sending out new canes, ...