You don't have to live on a sun-drenched island to turn your yard into a tropical getaway. Plant a tree with exotic-looking flowers to lend this vibe to your landscape. One option is frangipani ...

Forever in such high demand, a swimming pool can beautify the space as well as create a place to exercise, have fun with the family, entertain, and simply relax by the water. The best pool ideas are ...

ST. LOUIS — Outdoor living is getting a serious upgrade this season, thanks to a stunning collaboration between Joe’s Market Basket and Slemmer Landscape & Design. The two local favorites teamed up to ...

An informal survey of the landscapes in our neighborhoods might lead to the conclusion that the landscape rules require a phoenix roebelenii, pygmy date palm, to be planted in every front yard. Palm ...

Just because we live in the Midwest doesn't mean we can't enjoy a taste of the tropics for at least part of the year. Many tropical plants grow very well in containers and are adaptable to a wide ...

Dana and Timmie McGehee of Mesa consider themselves outdoor people, but not pool people. So when they planned their backyard landscape redesign, they pictured tropical lushness and resortstyle luxury ...

Summertime brings to mind the tropics, and there’s nothing like looking at some gorgeous tropical plants that you can add to your backyard. One is bougainvillea. For those of you that aren’t familiar ...

Even if you cannot afford an island vacation this summer, you can bring a touch of the tropics to your backyard by planting plants with tropical flare. The tropical look is one of the hottest trends ...

Palms, the epitome of tropical gardens, are a must-have for any backyard collection. Of course, plant lovers’ backyards are usually filled with rare and beautiful greenery and, after years of adding ...

This year West Hawaii has begun with less precipitation than we need to keep our landscapes healthy, so we again are aware of the importance to have well distributed rainfall. Planting shade trees in ...