Flowering shrubs are the secret weapon here. They show up reliably, deliver stunning displays, and keep working year after ...

As a mild mannered horticulturist and garden writer, I usually do not get too upset about how people garden. I do admit to a certain passionate response when I see people abuse their plants.

Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...

Ornamental shrubs are one of the most widely used plants in the suburban landscape of the Kansas City Metro. The diversity of ...

But before you select and plant spring-flowering trees and shrubs, Wheeler and Carpino have some tips. From a design perspective, Wheeler suggests keeping layers and levels of bloom in mind.

This vine will grow best in well-drained organic soils and produces the most blooms if planted in full sun. Crossvine can ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and low, spreading growth habit, which reduces flame height. Ranging from ...

Flowering plants can add life and colour to a garden. Try these three species if you want low-maintenance blooms all summer ...

Plants flower, fruit, and then go into their dormant period, so post-flowering or post-fruiting is usually a safe time to prune. Some plants are singular bloomers, like sunflowers; by pruning them ...