Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

PLANT THIS PRETTY PINK BLOOM: Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink is an exceptional garden plant due to its unique combination of hardiness, heat tolerance, and root-rot resistance. (National Garden Bureau) ...

Evergreens have always been popular shrubs, and it’s easy to understand why. They offer low maintenance, year-round color, even if you live in the snowy north. Their dense branches offer food and ...

Shrubs planted around a house foundation serve several functions in the landscape. Not only do they cover the slab or concrete block foundation, the plants also soften the sharp edge between the lawn ...

Most gardeners find themselves captivated by beautiful blooms. Nurseries put those showstoppers front and center, designed to lure in homeowners looking for the brightest, longest-lasting blooms for ...

It's that time of the year when unkempt plants can start to look unruly, especially foundation shrubs. Not only can overgrown shrubs undermine your home's curb appeal, but they can also become an easy ...

Q. We replanted our front foundation with new shrubs in November. Should I water these plants during the winter months? A. One of the great advantages to late fall planting is that the plants need ...

When it comes to planting trees and shrubs around your home, the last thing you want to do is grow something that could damage your foundation. The entire structure of your house rests on the ...