Deer, while cute, can be pests in the garden, especially when they're nibbling on your favorite plants. Keep them out with ...

Actually, there aren’t any shrubs that really require trimming. They get by without it in the wild, after all. As Alan Titchmarsh notes in “How to Garden: Flowering Shrubs,” “Many gardeners struggle ...

Evergreen shrubs are the backbone of any garden. Over several years working as a professional gardener, I have found that evergreen domes, hedges, and bushes are just as important as flamboyant ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. This evergreen shrub ...

They may be pretty, but invasive shrubs crowd out native plants and ruin local ecosystems in your backyard. Keep these ...

Boxwood shrubs have been popular for centuries across the world and are considered one of the oldest known garden plants.

Flowering shrubs bring color and excitement to a landscaped bed while boosting your home’s overall curb appeal. Dione Lineberry, owner of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping, utilizes a variety of shrubs in ...

Add year-round charm to your garden with the most versatile members of the plant kingdom Whether you are creating a brand new landscape or enhancing an existing one, there are myriad evergreen shrubs ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

The best evergreen plants for pots ensure that there is always something of interest in your garden – no matter the season or the weather outside. Evergreens are often overlooked as they aren't ...

Chinese evergreen plants are known to be ideal plants for people who have not yet discovered their gardening prowess. Sandra Mejia, founder of The Plant Chica, says she often encourages less ...

An ice storm can split and break branches, burn foliage, and zap flowers. Follow these steps to help your trees and shrubs recover from ice storm damage.