Flowering shrubs are the hard-working heart of a garden. These cheerful stalwarts can be planted on either side of a front door, or to frame a patio, and they contribute form, texture, and structure ...

As I reentered the garden after my winter's hibernation, I immediately noticed that the neighbors had whacked down their aging camellia. Now I can peer right into their den and see them watching ...

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 ...

When I talk about landscapes creating a show, I am usually referring to blooming plants. After all, the flowers are what we all want to see. If the shrubs in your landscape are creating a show, how ...

Flowering shrubs bring color and excitement to a landscaped bed while boosting your home’s overall curb appeal. Dione Lineberry, owner of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping, utilizes a variety of shrubs in ...

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 ...

Shrubs add variety to landscapes, food gardens and ornamental gardens. Why do we cling to rigid rules when it comes to deciding what goes where in the garden? We often assume that fruiting and ...

"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 ...

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.

Question: When is it best to prune crape myrtle? I’ve heard before winter and again just before spring. The last two years, I trimmed back the branches (it is only about 5 feet tall) about one-third ...

Texas is blessed with a wide assortment of attractive flowering shrubs and small trees that grow well here. Everyone should have at least one or two of these high-performing beauties in their ...