Landscaping Shrubs

Boxwood are some of the most commonly used broad-leaf evergreens in the landscape today. The ability to hedge and shear boxwood is something that gardeners have enjoyed for centuries. Boxwoods,...

Arborvitae are beautiful and functional shrubs that serve many purposes in the landscape. Most often arborvitae are used for hedging or screening but they can also serve as beautiful specimens...

A burning bush (Euonymus alata) is more than just a religious symbol; it is also a multi-purpose shrub that displays magnificent hues of red during the fall months. Planting a burning bush is a...

Why is it that roses are seemingly so hard to grow in the Mid-Atlantic region? That so many types of roses are plagued with disease and prone to dreaded blackspot? This shouldn't be. Here I'll...

Shrimp plant is a southern perennial shrub in the Acanthaceae family with the scientific name of Justicia brandegeena. The salmon flowers are brackets that form the shape of a shrimp, and it has...

Plumbago is easy to grow in Zone 8, and we are in Texas. It is is a tender perennial shrub with beautiful blue blossoms that last from July to frost. This flowering shrub is drought tolerant and...

Trees and shrubs are grown and sold primarily in containers. They have most likely been living in a container from the onset until consumers purchase them to plant. So the first time they're...

The ruby spice summersweet has deep reddish pink flowers that are very fragrant. The fragrance is a cross between sweet and spice. . My ruby spice shrub grows directly under my bedroom window....

Did you ever wonder how to change the location of a particular shrub? Your imagination say' s, " that shrub looks horrible next to the door". And all of a sudden, you think about...

If you have bushes you are not happy with, but the thought of digging them out is daunting, I have your solution! This method works, and creates a win/win solution for all involved. It's fast,...

Many people think that making an animal topiary is a really difficult and time consuming project, not so! You can make a topiary in your favorite shape in just a couple of hours. Not only are...

Flowering quinces are a beautiful touch to any garden. They have flowers that resemble apple blossoms and produce edible fruits. They are great for areas that are experiencing little rainfall as...

Leptospermums are very vibrant colored shrubs with beautiful flowers. They are perfect for spots that get full sun and are great for areas that are experiencing little rainfall as they are drought...

Lilacs are easy to propagate and thin out. The best time to transplant, is in the spring. Pick a cool evening or morning, and get ready to get your hands dirty. Lilacs even grow from a little...

Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to announce the arrival of spring. Its happy yellow flowers brighten both the spring landscape and our hearts. Forsythia originated in China, but now can be...

If you want long term impact in your garden without a lot of work, plant a low maintenance shrub border. Shrubs provide privacy, screen out undesirable objects and views and prevent erosion. Once...

Cutting shrubs back can be easy, economical, and help you get exercise.

I love lavender bushes but I didn't want mine rooted in my yard, I wanted mine to be potted so I potted some. From my simple instructions you too will be potting your lavender plants.

Follow these easy steps to beautiful landscaping and shrubbery

Lilac bushes are a gardener's favorite plant, giving off a fragrant aroma and welcoming in summer's warm weather. They come in various shades and sizes, depending upon their age. The longer you...

It is tempting to ruthlessly prune an unsightly neglected hedge, but severe cutting can overstress the plants and recovery will be slow. Renovation pruning a particular hedge depends on two...

Every homeowner wants to take pride in their lawn. It's not as simple as just keeping your grass mowed. You have to carefully plan your landscaping design to make your yard as attractive as...

An evergreen hedge is typically thought of as a uniform row of evergreen plants planted closely together. An evergreen hedge can be used as a privacy screen, windbreak, noise block, natural way to...

Doublefile Viburnum's are often overlooked as a landscape choice. Graceful horizontal branches spread an impressive 12 feet on this bushy deciduous shrub. Reaching a height of 10 feet, the furrow-...