Q: I bought a “My Monet” weigela several years ago. It looks healthy and is growing well. I bought it for the variegated leaves, but for the past couple of years, the new growth is just plain green.

Some gardeners specialize in growing annuals, some perennials, some vegetables, some grasses or shrubs or vines. I grow leaves. I am particularly fond of foliage. When I'm nursery hopping, instead of ...

Painting the garden and landscape with color means more than just pretty flowers. By incorporating a variety of blooms, foliage, textures and patterns, you can create a breathtaking tapestry that will ...

Many gardeners love plants with variegated foliage and never tire of planting them. But not everyone feels this way. Not everyone is thrilled to see the mottled or speckled look of leaves with ...

Foliage plants with gold, silver or white patterning on their leaves tend to provoke strong feelings among gardeners. They are the marmite of the horticultural world, inspiring an unmistakable love-or ...

With gardens shrinking rapidly, many Bangaloreans have only a stand or two of ornamental plants which are grown for their showy foliage, most often on their balconies or terrace. Since the choice is ...