When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

Good things come in small packages, and these small evergreen shrubs and trees are no exception. Whether your space is itty-bitty or super spacious, these terrific dwarf evergreens add year-round ...

Of course you love pretty flowers and growing your favorite veggies. But a garden needs evergreens, too, for year-round color. With thousands of varieties, evergreen shrubs are available in every size ...

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Now that the holidays have passed and we all could stand to shed a few pounds, what better way to get active than tackling some yard work? Winter is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, giving them ...

Often overlooked as container plants, dwarf shrubs offer seasonal interest, structure and fun in containers of all sizes. There are just a few simple rules to follow. To start with, grow them in ...

It is so easy to be enamored by showy plants. When choosing shrubs, The flowers are what catch the eye first. There has been increased interest in foliage and bark, so we are starting to look beyond ...

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. Did you return from a European tour of chateau gardens, obsessed with formal knot gardens? Have you ...

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