Kathy Zuzek tests plants for winter hardiness, disease resistance and showiness so gardeners can tend to less temperamental cultivars. With space and time shrinking, compact shrubs fit the bill for ...

Looking to add some greenery to your living space but don’t have a huge yard? Container gardening opens up a world of ...

Shrubs are key pieces of any garden design and can offer both beauty and structure to a space. Coming in a plethora of shapes, sizes, and colors, many of the most popular shrubs are suitable for ...

Many have flowers and fruit. Shrubs are making a comeback. What are shrubs? They are the woody plants that you put in the landscape between the annuals and perennials and the trees. They are usually ...

There are several hot new ideas available these days for compact gardens. Even in the tiniest urban area, you can have an herb or vegetable garden. A simple investment in the appropriate equipment is ...

If you're looking to create a colorful, private oasis to call your own, these are the best bushes that will get the job done ...

When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

The older I get, the larger my gardens seem. Although they have not actually grown in physical size, it takes me longer to weed them, cut back perennials in them, and water them in dry conditions than ...

Transform your dry landscape into a thriving oasis. Drought-tolerant shrubs, such as brittlebush, jojoba, or ninebark, bring ...

Q: I'm looking for a shrub no taller that 5 feet that will do well in afternoon sun, well drained sandy soil, and able to stand some drought. Some flowering would be appreciated also. I've been ...

A pair of non-invasive new barberries, a super-compact burgundy smokebush, and a new shrub-rose line that might give the popular Knock Out series a run for its money are among the interesting new ...