When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

It’s easy to fall in love with a fast-growing vine or a shrub that promises effortless beauty. But some of the most popular ...

With luminous foliage and vivid red stems this dazzling abelia has style to spare.

From golden yellow in spring to fiery red and orange in autumn, this compact Abelia brings dramatic, every-changing color to the garden.

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Native plants are adapted to a specific area, according to McKernan. A native landscape has balance between the animals and plants, enabling them to co-exist. Once established, native plants often ...

Spiraea alba (at top) and Spiraea tomentosa, two species related to a popular landscaping plant, could offer new options for gardeners. Download Photo WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Hoping for an alternative ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Each spring, perennial plants wake up and promise another season of growth, bloom and enjoyment. Or … they don’t. There are reasons perennials die, but they ...

So planting fever has grabbed you, and you're heading out to your favorite nursery or thumbing through a catalog to see what's available in shrubs. Decisions, decisions. Should your shrubs offer tasty ...