The bonus of a four-season yard is that the trees and shrubs, in particular, provide food and shelter for the birds, ...

Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...

Evergreens should form the backbone of your front yard planting scheme, providing a focal point with one distinctive style on show or alternatively providing a framework against which other plants can ...

Trees and shrubs grow in the front yard of a house, including shrubs with red flowers and tall evergreens - Pavel Str/Shutterstock Shrubs can be a reliable presence in your garden, providing screens ...

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 ...

I trimmed my boxwood shrubs at home this past weekend and the whir of my hedge trimmer lulled me into thinking about the plethora of questions I routinely receive from gardeners and homeowners about ...

Broadleaf evergreen trees and shrubs are susceptible to damage from dry winter winds and fluctuating temperatures. Learn how to protect evergreen plants against winter damage and care for them through ...

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. An evergreen flowering ...

Plants that drop all their leaves at one time and enter a leafless, dormant state are called deciduous. In climates that ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

Michael Connolly, owner of Connolly's Nursery in Evergreen, has been in the horticulture business for over 30 years. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake) Connolly's Nursery in Evergreen. (Kate Heston/Daily ...