Do you have a yard that goes from summer green to boring brown to winter gray? Color it up with shrubs. “The right ones can ...

Whether you just moved into a new house or you want to refresh your outdoor space in a hurry, fast-growing shrubs should be key parts of your landscaping plan. There are so many different types of ...

Horticulturist Michael Dirr, author of  “Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs,” calls the hues “shades of fluorescent pink and rose-red to grape-juice purple-red.” ...

Fall is the ideal time to plant ornamentals as cooler weather allows for strong root establishment before spring.

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 ...

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 ...

As unpredictable as our weather is, it’s always a sure bet that summer will be hot and dry. That’s why fall through winter is the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs, because it gives then ...