Choosing the right plants for an area is important.

A fire can be very comforting on a cold, windy night.

Plant bulbs and gardening tools can make good Christmas gifts.

Look for varieties that ripen early, resist diseases and produce good yields of delicious fruits.

Know what plants you have and do a little research to see if they are toxic.

Tree rings have stories to tell.

Long-lived perennials such as trees have to be tough to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

Trees may have suffered from winter injury or damage from rabbits, voles and deer.

Consider combining ornamentals and edibles in your landscape plantings.

Sometimes we need to supplement the water that Mother Nature provides.