Hydrangeas are a showstopper in the garden, but they don't pair well with everything. Consider planting them alongside these ...

These berries are a valuable food source for various birds and wildlife but they are toxic to humans. Consuming buckthorn berries can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

My rookie mistakes gardening include cursing at the nursery lady Plants show that no matter the missteps, there is always hope to save something struggling.

Note: A word of caution with a reminder of a dangerous plant that’s toxic on its own: If you’re considering a Yew shrub, be sure to purchase only the native Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia).

Japanese yew has flat, green leaves that are darker on the top than on the bottom, with 1- to 1.25-inch needles spiraling around the stem. Female plants produce bright red berries in late summer/early ...

Female plants produce bright red berries in late summer/early fall, while male plants produce flowers that may resemble tiny Brussels sprouts. All parts of the plant are toxic.

The bushes are frequently used to spruce up a dull landscape or lackluster yard, but the beautiful red berries on the Nandina bush are toxic to birds, humans and other animals. “Nandina berries ...

Foraging for wild food is most popular in autumn, when berries ripen and mature on plants in hedgerows, woods, parks and coastlands. Temptingly bright red berries shine out like jewels and are easy to ...

Cotoneaster emerged as a volunteer in my garden, most likely from seeds brought in by birds. It is an evergreen shrub that grows into a tree if not properly pruned sporting white flowers in spring ...

Inkberry (Ilex glabra) is a bird- and butterfly-friendly, deer-resistant shrub to use to landscape your yard for winter privacy. It's a slow grower, maturing to heights and spreads of under 8 feet, ...