Vibrant heat-proof flowering shrubs are the backbone of any summer garden design even in the hottest climate. The trick to ...

Q: We're ripping out an old evergreen bed. I've got plants in mind for the front and middle but need a tall flowering shrub for the back of the bed. I'd like something with colorful leaves all season ...

Shrubs are an indispensable part of any good landscaping design: they offer privacy and can screen unattractive house foundations; flowering shrubs add color and texture to your property and create a ...

While we don't mind planting, watering, and even weeding (because it's so satisfying!), one task many of us don't love is ...

A pair of non-invasive new barberries, a super-compact burgundy smokebush, and a new shrub-rose line that might give the popular Knock Out series a run for its money are among the interesting new ...

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 ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Question: I am looking for a dense tall grass to form a barrier between my property and the gravel road. Any suggestions? Answer: Tall ornamental grasses provide screening from early summer through ...

Highlight the beauty of your hibiscus (also known as rose mallow) plants by choosing the best companion plants for hibiscus.