White gardens, including the most famous example at Sissinghurst Castle in England, are dramatic in the most understated of ways. A collection of plants with green and gray foliage that produce only ...

Shrubs are often considered foundational plantings that “anchor” your home to the surrounding landscaping. In addition to providing a transition from human-made structures to natural greenery, shrubs ...

Widely regarded as one of the best ‘witch hazel’ plants, this deciduous winter-flowering shrub sets gardens ablaze over many ...

Want lasting colour in your garden? Flowering shrubs are valuable additions to any outdoor space, offering year-round interest while attracting pollinators and providing privacy, depending on their ...

The gap between a basic yard and a show-stopping garden isn't about money or space, but about choosing plants that actually perform. While your neighbors fuss over lawn stripes and sprinkler timers, ...

SALISBURY — Because of the unusually warm winter, many flowering trees and shrubs look the best they’ve looked in years. Below are a few questions about flowering plants Cooperative Extension has ...

Whether you're growing shrubs for privacy, to add height to a garden space, to cover or hide an unsightly structure, or simply for the heck of it, a flowering shrub can be an easy way to get the best ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

SOPHIE: Yes – they are still flowering plants that produce seeds. Flowers can take several years to develop and come in a range of colours. Typically, they’re held on slender stems quite high above ...

Over the next two months flowering shrubs will be at their absolute pomp. I have to admit that I have always prefered the woody species of plants over their herbaceous cousins. I think it is because ...