Sunflowers have extensive root systems to support their towering heights, making them heavy feeders. Growing them next to ...

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, ...

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.

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

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.

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 ...

Red flowering shrubs are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest.

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

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

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.

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 ...