Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...

Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal. These plants have long been a landscape staple, especially as an evergreen foundation plant, ...

Sitting in the host’s seat of three Q&A gardening talk shows for almost 45 years, I’ve taken a lot of questions relating to shrubs. They sort into categories, and proper choice of the best shrubs for ...

Key Points Pruning in February can stress dormant shrubs or removing potential blooms for certain species.Don't prune gardenias, certain types of hydrangeas, loropetalum, evergreens, or pieris.As an ...

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 ...

Pruning is a vital part of maintaining a healthy garden, especially when it comes to shrubs. However, many gardeners, from ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

It was so hot this summer I saw a robin pull a worm out of the ground using an oven mitt. The past three summers have indeed been hot, and many plants didn’t care for it. In the Upper Midwest, heat ...

Perennial plants aren't just useful because they grow back year by year, they can also bring much-needed height to an otherwise flatlined garden.