The simple shrub—it can work wonders in your yard. Whether it’s structure, privacy, color or wildlife you seek, there’s a shrub to fill every need. Growing on a smaller scale than trees, shrubs are ...

Fall color doesn't have to mean a bunch of blowing and raking. With these tidy bushes, you can complement the foliage already in your yard with new bursts of seasonal hues—and without the raining down ...

We are approaching the most important period of time for getting big growth on our trees and shrubs. The growth won’t come this year. It will come next year. Don’t wait until next spring to think ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

When we plant trees and shrubs in the fall, those plants have all winter to work on developing a good root system to be ready for next summer’s heat. While it may look like they are just sitting there ...

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid his expensive tree was dead? It finally budded out, which was a major re-leaf. Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio is in the grip of a stubborn drought, putting homeowners in the challenging position of trying to conserve water while keeping their trees and shrubs from ...