Shrubs are often considered foundational plantings that “anchor” your home to the surrounding landscaping. In addition to providing a transition from human-made structures to natural greenery, shrubs ...

An arid garden area with lots of different ground cover plants - Brebca/Getty Images While you might think of plants that spread through underground rhizomes or above-ground stolons as making the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flowering shrubs aren't just for adding beauty to your garden. They're wonderful attractors of important ...

Some plants simply thrive in summer and ixora is one of them. In most regions, June, July and August can be a challenge for plants, with high heat and drought. And, if we are to preserve resources, ...

IF YOU’VE EVER been surprised when a supposedly dwarf shrub outgrows its intended footprint in the garden, you’re not alone. Compact burning bush (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’), with growth to 8 to 10 ...

Not everyone is born with a green thumb and picking up a garden shovel for the first time might feel like a scary prospect. But even those who kill everything they try to grow will be glad to know ...

Lafayette, N.Y. — Carol Watson features a look at low-maintenance shrubs in this week's gardening update at Carol Watson Greenhouse. Watch the video to learn more. Carol Watson Greenhouse is open ...