It’s still early in 2022, but one gardening trend is already started to emerge: rounded shrubs. Maybe it’s because they keep their attractive shapes without any pruning or help from you. Or maybe they ...
If you're looking to add a pop of color to part of your yard that gets less sun, this shade-loving shrub is as beautiful as ...
Evergreens should form the backbone of your front yard planting scheme, providing a focal point with one distinctive style on show or alternatively providing a framework against which other plants can ...
With so many different holly cultivars and holly look-alikes, at least one is bound to work in your garden. Here are 15 ...
I just love holly year-round in the garden. With its thick, durable dark green leaves and brightly colored berries, the birds love them as well. Too many of us, though, only think about holly during ...
This compact, low-maintenance shrub brings golden-yellow foliage and effortless style to containers — perfect for adding ...
Anyone else love rounded shrubs? I’m not talking about topiary that’s been shaped into perfect balls thanks to Edward Scissorhands-like pruning. I’m talking about the shrubs that keep their attractive ...
The beautiful pomegranate shrub is well-suited for our valley. It is easy to grow, long-lived, withstands neglect and produces fruit to eat fresh or make into jellies and jams. This plant offers ...
The gap between a basic yard and a show-stopping garden isn't about money or space, but about choosing plants that actually perform. While your neighbors fuss over lawn stripes and sprinkler timers, ...
Pruning deciduous shrubs is essential to keep them looking their best. Pruning is done to maintain or reduce plant size, remove undesirable growth, remove dead, diseased or broken branches, stimulate ...
Natural landscapes comprise layers of plants: low ground covers and herbaceous plants; a middle layer of shrubs and small trees; and a canopy of taller trees. The middle layer of shrubs ranges from ...