What if your neighbor puts an ugly shed on your shared property line? Or - as is increasingly common in parts of Houston - what if the one-story house next to you disappears and a multistory dwelling ...

Mention landscaping with bamboo and you will likely get chided for using an invasive plant. Contrary to popular belief, not all bamboos fall into this invasive category. There are running and clumping ...

As spring 2026 arrives, gardeners across the region are eyeing Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) for its towering presence and rapid growth, but the plant’s reputation for invasiveness often scares ...

Some parts of the world commonly go through a period of the year they refer to as a dry season, wet season or rainy season. In Taiwan, locals are well versed in the monsoon season. Artist Ching Ke Lin ...

Early November often offers weather that entices me to spend some time outside. It is true the outdoor chores are more manageable when the humidity is low and temperatures moderate, but don't spend ...

A plant of mysteries that is poorly understood probably explains why it is the most underused category of landscape plant in Florida. Bamboo not only lends grace and elegance to a landscape, it also ...

The world’s fastest-growing plant is a perennial grass and you can eat it, wear it and build with it. This remarkable, versatile plant is bamboo. Mistakenly, many homeowners do not consider planting ...