Every garden or yard has some shady areas, and these shade-loving shrubs can add color and vibrancy to your yard's darkest corners. From evergreen Japanese andromeda to winter-blooming camelia, these ...

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 ...

Flowering shrubs and small flowering trees serve important roles in the landscape. Not only do they bring color and aesthetic value to homes and gardens, but they also enhance soil stability, improve ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

Yesterday I wrote about perennials for shady spots. Today, let's take a look at shrubs, courtesy of Marty Wingate, lecturer and author of three books, including "The Big Book of Northwest Perennials" ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Shrubs can serve as foundation plants that enhance a home’s curb appeal and add to its ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Let's continue on the trail of shade plants shared by Marty Wingate, lecturer and author of three books, including "The Big Book of Northwest Perennials" and "Big Ideas for Northwest Small Gardens." ...

The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide perfect conditions for planting hardy shrubs. Discover which shrubs to plant in fall and learn how to select the best specimens for your garden.

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. I grew up in a small town in rural Connecticut. Behind the house there was a brook and a hardwood forest with a high canopy of old maples that created ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Many of the “cast iron” shrubs that no one can kill are now deemed invasive: barberry, burning bush, multiflora rose and bush honeysuckle. And many ...