Actually, there aren’t any shrubs that really require trimming. They get by without it in the wild, after all. As Alan Titchmarsh notes in “How to Garden: Flowering Shrubs,” “Many gardeners struggle ...

'Stellar Ruby' magnolia thrives in nutrient-rich soil and benefits from an annual application of slow-release fertilizer in ...

Chokecherry trees (Prunus virginiana) are small, hardy, and native to North America. An extremely cold-hardy, drought-tolerant tree, they provide valuable wildlife habitat and food while serving as ...

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Not everyone is born with a green thumb and picking up a garden shovel for the first time might feel like a scary prospect. But even those who kill everything they try to grow will be glad to know ...

IF YOU’VE EVER been surprised when a supposedly dwarf shrub outgrows its intended footprint in the garden, you’re not alone. Compact burning bush (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’), with growth to 8 to 10 ...

Shrubs are great plants for giving your garden depth, color and privacy. Many native and near-native shrubs are also critical for our wildlife, providing habitat and food. And springtime is a good ...

I’m looking for some small shrubs that bloom during the summer to plant in front of the house. I would like for them to be low maintenance. That area is well-draining and it gets sun starting around ...

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Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to control the soil and water conditions. It also makes it a breeze to move ...

Some plants need more attention than others. Many shrubs, for example, don't need much care at all, and in fact thrive when ignored. Of course, this period of neglect only starts after the shrub is ...

If you’re a gardening newbie who gets busy or forgetful, your plant babies suffer the consequences.Eventually, dead leaves around a once-thriving houseplant can make it feel like your green thumb is ...