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 ...

Close up of white viburnum flowers in a garden - butterfly's dream/Shutterstock Viburnums are a popular choice of flowering shrub for gardens, with many varieties, sizes, and colors to pick from.

• Want to know the best plants, flowers and evergreen shrubs for shade-covered gardens? Here, we list varieties that will thrive out of the sun, either in full or dappled shade. • Follow our advice on ...

Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms. Choose native varieties to attract pollinators ...

The backbone for a landscape is the trees and shrubs that form it. When choosing shrubs for a landscape think seasonality. We want to have something blooming in every season — not just a show of color ...

Wondering which plants do well in shade, or what to plant in a garden that doesn't get much sun? When it comes to plants that flourish in poorly lit spaces, it turns out there are different types of ...

One of the loveliest shrubs in flower at this time of year is the camellia, with its eye-catching pink, white and crimson blooms. If you go for a woodland walk, you might see early spring-flowering ...

Some of us may consider the shady part of our yard a problem spot. It is naturally dark most of the time. Plants often look plain, and the space amounts to a mysterious gloom. Don’t despair. The best ...

Rhododendrons need adequate moisture in the soil during the summer, as flower buds are forming, but sometimes too much water can inhibit this process Dear Helen: We have three lovely, lush looking ...