Actually, there aren’t any shrubs that really require trimming. They get by without it in the wild, after all. As Alan Titchmarsh notes in “How to Garden: Flowering Shrubs,” “Many gardeners struggle ...

Lime' Nandina, a non-invasive variety with vibrant chartreuse foliage. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water ...

If you want a plant that gives you those vibrant fall colors, as well as beautiful spring blooms, add this low-maintenance ...

Fall is the ideal time to plant ornamentals as cooler weather allows for strong root establishment before spring.

When it comes to landscaping, evergreens are the savvy gardener’s secret to year-round beauty. Unlike fair-weather flowers or deciduous plants that lose their leaves in winter, evergreen shrubs retain ...

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

GIVE YOURSELF SOME PRIVACY: This dense, upright evergreen offers vibrant reddish new growth, black berries, and petite leaves, making it an ideal boxwood replacement. (National Garden Bureau) ...

When it comes to landscaping, choosing the type of plants you want can be difficult. Sure, you can ornament your garden with violas or marigolds, but those are annuals, and you’ll have to do it all ...

A height over 6 feet and dense foliage are basic requirements for a privacy hedge. Favorite plants include: -- Yew: Its decent height and dense growth makes it a great evergreen hedge. Some varieties ...

When the air turns icy and the trees shed their leaves, most of nature seems to go silent. But listen closely on a crisp ...

PLANT THIS PRETTY PINK BLOOM: Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink is an exceptional garden plant due to its unique combination of hardiness, heat tolerance, and root-rot resistance. (National Garden Bureau) ...

Here are eight jobs for the well-winter-prepped yard: Mulch acts like a blanket to keep the soil slightly warmer over winter, ...