Ask a gardener about their favorite flowering shrubs, and they might mention rhododendron, forsythia, azalea, lilac, magnolia, roses, or viburnum. These are all great shrubs, beautiful when in bloom.

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From the marvelous chrysanthemum to the audacious azalea, the University of Minnesota’s cold-hardy breeding program has delivered far more than maroon and gold to Minnesota’s landscape. A cold-hardy ...

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Gardeners' World star Alan Titchmarsh has questioned so many gardeners making the same 'mistake' when it comes to planting ...

July 29, 2024 (San Diego's East County) -- Another summer of above-normal summer temperatures in much of the country may be taking its toll on your vegetable gardens. Temperature extremes can ...

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From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

Where rains in some locations leached nutrients from the soil, farms, lawns and gardens may need fertilizer now, but if there ...