Keep the study-hall candle on for a few minutes here while we investigate this mysterious bush. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Vigorous specimens can be small ...

It’s easy to overlook a tree that is neither bold nor ablaze with blooms. Although landscapers may incorporate such plants into commercial and residential designs, they rarely garner much attention or ...

Wax myrtle is a tough, durable landscape plant used in the Lowcountry for fast-growing hedges, screens, and foundation plantings. Vicky McMillan Special to The Island Packet Wax myrtle is the South’s ...

It is almost unbelievable, but there is already Christmas inventory on store shelves in Tallahassee. Granted, the holiday is only three and a half months away and those who procrastinate may need the ...

Given today's trend toward sustainable landscapes and native plants that support wildlife, I think it is hard to beat the wax myrtle. There are several great options across the country. It seems as if ...