Over 250 years ago, Henry David Thoreau wrote, "But now, by means of railroads and steamboats and telegraphs, the countryside is denaturalized." Substitute the word freeways and interstates and you have a description of modern life. For some the antidote is to explore the infinite beauty of nature.

Nothing ever stays the same,and that´s a good thing. By the time we´re weary of the summer heat and humidity, fall is just around the corner.

When spring arrives, I get all excited about my landscape projects. But once the summer weather arrives my enthusiasm wanes. I simply don´t like working in the heat. What can we do to keep garden work to a minimum during the hottest months?

Every season brings something different to the landscape. Some people prefer spring, but fall is my favorite. It is much more gradual than spring.

The brilliant yellow fall foliage of the ginkgo or maidenhair tree is reason enough to love this handsome shade tree. It is a living relic.

This is the final article of a two-part series on weathering the dog days of summer.

The dog days of summer seem to have arrived early this year. Short of moving to Alaska or other cooler areas, what can we do to keep our sanity? This is Part I of a two-part series.

Each year the Perennial Plant Association chooses a perennial of the year. For 2005, they selected Lenten rose, also known as hellebore.

Over 35 million Americans suffer from allerlgies. Gardeners experiencing these problems need not give up their favorite activity.

The All-America Selections winners for 2005 have been announced. Tough hot summers call for rough and ready plants. Arizona Sun blanket flower can take whatever comes.