Timing matters when pruning spring-flowering shrubs, and cutting them at the wrong moment could impact next year's blooms ...

Unfortunately, complete privacy in the backyard rarely happens overnight, but the right shrub selection can speed up the ...

Roses, hydrangeas, azaleas and peonies are among the outdoor flowering plants recommended for Mother’s Day gifts.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flowering shrubs aren't just for adding beauty to your garden. They're wonderful attractors of important ...

As gardens burst into color in May, hummingbirds start their search for nectar-rich blooms. These winged pollinators are ...

Gardening experts stress that many spring-flowering shrubs, including lilacs, azaleas, and forsythia, should be pruned immediately after their blooms fade to protect next year’s flowers. Pruning at ...

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 ...

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. Fully bloomed azaleas are ...

Natural border ideas for scent and color around the perimeter of your plot ...

Flowering shrubs and small flowering trees serve important roles in the landscape. Not only do they bring color and aesthetic value to homes and gardens, but they also enhance soil stability, improve ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is finally here! Everywhere you look, one can find some spring color around. Some of the first plants to peek out of the ground are spring-flowering bulbs like crocus, ...

After nearly four months of winter, I find myself longing for flowers. I crave color, softness and life returning to the ...