With that in mind, here’s a little shortlist of exceptionally reliable, versatile ornamental shrubs for the spring garden.

It is too early to plant many plants, but this is the season to plant bare-root plants and cool-season perennials. One of the ...

Landscaping pavers and gravel can only take you so far; you'll need a bit of gardening know-how to choose the best evergreen ...

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

If you want to see year-round color, you don't need to look further than your backyard. There are many native shrubs and ...

Here's how to grow and care eucalyptus in your garden like an expert. Plus, ideas on how to harvest and use the plant ...

Pruning is an essential garden maintenance task as it keeps plants healthy and helps them grow to their full potential.

Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' (Image: Ruth Darrah) It is best planted near the door or path so that you can enjoy the scent as much as possible. Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in ...

Salal also appears in bouquets in the U.S. during holidays and other special occasions, like weddings. While many products used in floral arrangements are carefully grown specifically for that purpose ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

Question: I recently purchased a home in Idaho Falls that is landscaped with shrubs which lose their leaves. When I lived in Oregon most of our shrubs were evergreen. Are there evergreen shrubs ...

This is the time to prune evergreen shrubs, but try to avoid formal shearing whenever possible. It’s best to allow shrubs to ...