Growth habit: An evergreen rounded shrub growing to 4 feet tall and wide. The leaves are medium green and oblong in shape, growing to an inch long and one-third as wide. Light: Plant in full-sun to ...

Happy Holidays. If you're planning to purchase new plants to celebrate the arrival of 2012, there's a good chance your eye will be drawn to dwarf types. These petite plants appeal to avid gardeners ...

When my garden was new, I found it hard to wait for the bare ground between shrubs to fill in. I longed for that mature appearance that only comes with time. I reminded myself not to overcrowd my ...

Consider replacing shrubs that require constant pruning with more manageable shrubs like dwarf Walter's viburnum (Viburnum obovatum 'Mrs. Schiller's Delight'); Indian hawthorn (Raphiolepis ...

The word "dwarf" in the plant world is a largely horticultural — not botanical — expression. That means it's used somewhat loosely and sometimes doesn't match an average gardener's conception of a ...

Shrubs planted around a house foundation serve several functions in the landscape. Not only do they cover the slab or concrete block foundation, the plants also soften the sharp edge between the lawn ...

My landscaper has recommended that we use Walter's viburnum as a shrub near our front door. What do you think about this plant? I think Walter's viburnum is a great choice for many reasons. This plant ...