Today's homeowners are gardening in smaller plots than their predecessors and finding it more difficult and expensive to care for massive shrub plantings that quickly outgrow their allotted space.

Dwarf shrubs are the perfect addition to any garden, offering vibrant colors, textures, and shapes without taking up too much space. They’re low-maintenance, versatile, and ideal for filling in gaps ...

Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers, so there are many to choose from. They’ve become trendy and desired. If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the ...

The dwarf yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘nana’) is native along the eastern states and into Central Florida, and it is well ...

Discover the best shrubs for shade to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn about top shade-loving plants and design tips for creating a stunning shaded garden.

TREES AND SHRUBS add structure, color and interest to any landscape. Those with dark leaves play a key role in mixed borders, where their colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with blooms of ...

I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...

Burning bush plants are known for red fall foliage, but the seeds invade natural areas. Grow a sterile cultivar or a native ...

What makes a landscape high maintenance? The saying “right plant, right place” is the grown-up version of the matching game. Does the plant match the site’s light, soil, water and space requirements?

We tested if subalpine heath vegetation in northern Italy recovered after experimental perturbation of soil nutrient availability (fertilization) and species composition (removal of co-dominant dwarf ...