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 ...

Enjoy the sweet berries that this perennial shrub produces. Wild raspberry (Rubus idaeus), can easily be identified by its three or five compound serrated leaflets, its prickly thorns, and, most ...

One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient they are. Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” ...

Harvesting fresh raspberries from your home garden is a fulfilling experience, and with some thoughtful pruning, you can maximize your harvest. By removing old and diseased canes and thinning out new ...

February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better ...

Prune blueberry bushes in winter to shape growth and improve air flow while dormant. Prune according to the bush's age to build strong roots early and renew fruiting canes later. Pruning boosts berry ...