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.

Of course you love pretty flowers and growing your favorite veggies. But a garden needs evergreens, too, for year-round color. With thousands of varieties, evergreen shrubs are available in every size ...

Do you have a small landscape, but want to add shrubs that will not overgrow the space? It is important to select plants that are suitable for the space and visually appealing. Plants are primarily ...

Shrubs that will keep your front yard fresh and striking all year round ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. Did you return from a European tour of chateau gardens, obsessed with formal knot gardens? Have you ...

Now that the holidays have passed and we all could stand to shed a few pounds, what better way to get active than tackling some yard work? Winter is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, giving them ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if you don’t have a huge yard, you can enjoy the beauty of small shrubs alongside your annuals, ...

Winter is an enjoyable time to observe needled evergreens (conifers) in a variety of landscapes to gather ideas and inspiration for future planting plans. There are several popular evergreen shrubs ...

We are fortunate to have many broad-leaved evergreen shrubs in the Lowcountry landscape. These ornamental and native shrubs keep their leaves during our relatively mild winters. Some people like to ...

First impressions are important, so a stylish front yard brimming with gorgeous plants can transform what visitors think of your home. Terry Smithson, biodiversity manager and ecologist at the ...