From the outback to the coasts, see 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest A hiker soaks up the scenery as the sun sets in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park in Sydney. Photographs ...

The rare plant – scientific name amorphophallus titanum, but also known as “Titan Arum” or “bunga bangkai” in Indonesia where it grows wild – began to bloom on Thursday, giving off an ...

There’s a plant that’s not native to North Carolina, but it’s responsible for the deaths of hundreds of birds in the state each year. Nandina domestica, commonly referred to as Heavenly ...

Create an effective privacy hedge without a hefty price tag by planting a “living wall” of shrubs. Hollies are among the top choices for privacy hedges thanks to their dense evergreen foliage and ...

One of the South's favorite shrubs, azaleas offer some of the best curb appeal potential of all these flowering staples, which is why you'll see so many blooming in Southern gardens from spring to ...

Fast-growing shrubs provide a hit of ‘instant’ impact in the garden, perfect for filling space while slower-growing varieties get established. If you’re looking to plug some gaps in your existing ...