Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Full disclosure: I wasn't always a fan of California native plants because, honestly, I didn't know anything about them. I was too ...

Other blossoming shrubs are more gentle, drawing us into lengthening days and gathering warmth with a soothing melody played ...

If, like me, you wander around your garden at this time of year looking for signs of life, bulbs springing up or new growth on shrubs, a welcome surprise comes from scented plants. Those with small ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Planting fast-growing shrubs is another way to bring color and fragrance to the garden. One large hardy ...

A well-designed garden brings delight to all of our senses. In addition to color, texture and repetition, using fragrant plants adds another level of complexity beyond the visual appeal of a garden.

DENNIS: If we were ranking our favorite months from 1 to 12, January would be 519th on my list. On a good day. Needless to say (and yet, I say it), I am not, in any way, shape or form, a fan of the ...

Step inside a garden where every breath feels like a luxury. Most people obsess over color palettes and bloom times, but focusing on scent turns a regular yard into a full sensory retreat. A few ...

SEATTLE — There are a number of shrubs that bloom with wonderfully fragrant flowers in winter and people aren't the only ones who love them. No one knows for sure if hummingbirds have a sense of smell ...

Full disclosure: I wasn’t always a fan of California native plants because, honestly, I didn’t know anything about them. I was too busy being googly-eyed over show-stopper ornamentals like roses. My ...