Native insects have evolved along with native plants, so they recognize them as food. Filling a garden with exotic plants ...

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

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, ...

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

Six great choices for spring-flowering trees and shrubs to grow in the South Horticulturist Dan Gill took Michael Weishan on a tour through the New Orleans Botanical Garden to point out some ...

If you have these plants in your yard, pruning them in July is a good idea, whether to encourage more blooms, keep them in ...

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.

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 ...

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

For a bit of early color and fragrance inside your home or office, branches from many common flowering trees and shrubs can be forced to blossom indoors, even when the weather outside is cold and ...

Q. I would like to force some flowering branches to bloom indoors this winter. What type of tree or shrub makes a good indoor display? –Penny Southwell, Oak Park A. Crab apple, cornelian cher… ...

Let's start by listing the positives about loamy soil. It will happily accommodate a range of flowers, plants and trees, allowing for good drainage, moisture retention, and nutrient availability.