When my Northern California town adopted Ordinance #1309 in 2019—strongly urging homeowners to clear shrubs, hedges and even herbs from the 5-foot zone around their houses to help prevent wildfires—I ...

Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

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) ...

It's that time of the year when unkempt plants can start to look unruly, especially foundation shrubs. Not only can overgrown shrubs undermine your home's curb appeal, but they can also become an easy ...

Your hedge trimmer is an important tool if your lawn includes bushes, shrubs, and other landscaping features to tame and maintain. Here’s the thing, though: You can only get the kind of tight, ...

Avoid trimming hedges in late summer or early fall, as this can harm new growth before winter. Freshly cut hedges are more vulnerable to cold temperatures, which can lead to dieback and other issues.