Maintain the look of your formal shrubs by keeping them nice and tidy. Here are a few tips and tricks for pruning evergreen shrubs. Maintain the look of your formal shrubs by keeping them nice and ...

One of the most distinctive features of Europe’s fine gardens is their evergreen hedges. Hedges are used as formal borders, to separate garden rooms, to create deep green backgrounds for flowers, and ...

An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...

JAZZ UP YOUR BACKYARD: Chinese Fringe-Flower Jazz Hands Bold is an excellent choice for a beautiful and easy-to-maintain hedge. (National Garden Bureau) “Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops ...

If you want bright color year-round, but you're tired of the standard evergreen options available, you'll want to check out ...

Evergreens have always been popular shrubs, and it’s easy to understand why. They offer low maintenance, year-round color, even if you live in the snowy north. Their dense branches offer food and ...

The formula for successfully planting shrubs next to your house? Airflow and shallow roots. From black chokeberry to Rose-of-Sharon, consider these options.

Q: I just read your answer to the question from the gardener who wants to plant a tall, skinny hedge. I'd also like to plant an evergreen hedge next spring, but I don't care for either yews or ...

Shrubs are the unsung heroes of the garden. This is how to look after them ...

It’s easy to assume that all evergreen shrubs are tough as nails, since they don’t seem to change with the seasons. In fact, winter can be hard on evergreens. “Keeping their leaves all winter actually ...