Latest articles by Jill Morgan
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These 6 Yin and Yang Houseplants Could Transform the Energy in Your Home, Say Plant ExpertsChoosing the right indoor plants can change the energy within your home
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Lucky Cut Flowers for the Year of the Fire Horse – 7 Blooms to Bring Into Your Home for Months of Good FortuneThese auspicious cut flowers will bring color, luck and joy for the year ahead
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These 7 Captivating Plants Have Mythical Origins – and They’re Easy to Grow in Any YardFill your yard with plants that are steeped in myth and meaning
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There's a Secret Forest in The Heart of The Bronx That's Home to Ancient, Native Trees – You Can Grow These 6 in Your Own BackyardDiscover the Thain Family Forest at the New York Botanical Garden
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Step Inside the Steere Herbarium in the Bronx – And Discover Why Its Ancient Plant Collections Matter TodayFrom rare specimens to everyday favorites, why these collections are essential for gardeners, scientists, and plant lovers alike
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Spring Flowering Alpines Are the Secret to Early Color – 7 Varieties To Reawaken Your BackyardSoak up some feelgood color with these tough but tiny blooms
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7 Winter-Blooming Plants Thriving at the New York Botanical Garden in February – and You Can Grow Them in Your Backyard, TooHow to get the best results from these winter-blooming stars
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Beyond Wild Expectations: Deep in The Bronx Lies New York’s Hidden Horticultural Jewel – With Rich Plant Heritage and Garden Design Inspiration for Every SeasonThis is a cultural destination for garden lovers and locals alike
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This Japanese Garden Tradition Can Transform Outdoor Spaces Into Places of Ritual, Mindfulness and Calm, Say DesignersEmbrace the traditions, rituals and design details of the Japanese teahouse-garden relationship, and the serenity they can bring to your yard
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Horticultural Experts Reveal 5 Defining Features of a Japanese Garden, and the Simple Ways You Can Add Them for a More Serene Outside SpaceThese serene elements epitomise elegance and refinement in Japanese garden design
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There's a Simple Secret Behind Japanese Garden Calm That You Can Master Easily – Discover 5 Ways to Bring Harmony to Your Backyard in 2026Symbolic and calming features you can easily add to your own garden
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Garden Pros Say This Japanese Design Idea Is the Secret to a Calmer, More Low-Effort Yard in 2026How to embrace the Japanese design principle of wabi-sabi in your garden
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Professional Designers Share Insider Secrets for Styling a Festive Porch if Your Winters Are Too Cold for Potted PlantsSpectacular frost-hardy planter ideas for festive displays that will impress all winter long
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Rethink Tradition with These 5 Beautiful Christmas Wreath Alternatives That Will Elevate Your EntrywaySwap the holiday classics for these eye-catching seasonal statements
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Forget Poinsettias – These 5 Chic Alternatives Ooze Style and Seasonal Charm, for an Unconventional yet Elegant Festive DisplayBreak the mold with these joyful poinsettia alternatives
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If you're looking for maximalist drama in your yard, these 9 giant plants will give you instant living sculpturesStunning forms and instant drama – according to experts these are the very best giant plants
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9 underrated climbers for color, shade and privacy – the beguiling, resilient, and often-overlooked vines you need to discoverWith spectacular foliage, blooms, fruits and seedheads, these underrated climbers will refresh your yard's less-than-lovely walls and fences
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Underrated ground covers – 11 plants that will happily multi-task in bare, dry and shady spots, say gardening expertsTransform your yard with these overlooked and underrated ground cover plants
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Best plants for a crevice garden – 7 miniature yet mighty plants that will thrive in extreme conditionsCrevice garden plants provide a tapestry of textures in tricky areas of your yard
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9 nostalgic plants your grandparents loved to grow and nurture – and why you should grow them tooGrowing nostalgic plants of yesteryear can boost well-being and bring beauty into back your yard
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How to start a crevice garden this summer – and transform rocky areas of your yard with alpines, herbs and succulents, even in the shadeDiscover how crevice gardens can pep up a sun filled or shady yard, boost your planting opportunities and make a nature inspired focal point
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How to care for a butterfly bush – get the best from buddleiaDiscover how to care for a butterfly bush and bring colorful blooms and butterflies into your yard
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Landscaping experts reveal you can grow a fire-resistant green roof with these 5 plants – they'll help protect your home from wildfire damageSucculents are some of the best choices for a fireproof green roof
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9 plants never to grow next to zinnias – expert advice to maintain vibrant, mood boosting bloomsDiscover key plants to avoid growing alongside zinnias so you can raise strong healthy plants and enjoy plenty of bold color
