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What it is: A dwarf hybrid lilac that blooms heavily for about three weeks, starting in mid to late May. Flower cones start out reddish-purple and fade to pink. Like most lilacs, ‘Red Pixie’ is also ...

Fragrance has the ability to transport us to another time, another place, and — when employed in the garden — it can create magic. Many of our emotions and memories are closely linked, due to the ...

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.

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 ...

Many of our favorite fragrant plants bloom in summer or fall - popular choices such as roses, lavenders, gardenias and honeysuckles. It may surprise some to learn there are a host of plants that offer ...

There’s nothing better than the fresh fragrance of flowers and foliage on a warm day, but it can often disappear when the sunnier seasons have come and gone. Sweet peas, lavender and green herbs are ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

IT CAN FEEL downright Alice in Wonderland surreal to stroll past compact balls of blueberry bushes or a lilac blooming below the level of your gaze. Breeders are miniaturizing the landscape, ...

Every now and then, your passion for gardening can start to go flat. One of the best ways to get your groove back is to take a class and learn something new. Books and magazines just can't compare ...

When I saw the fall color on dwarf fothergilla, Fothergilla gardenii, I knew I wanted to grow it in my garden. Hardy in Zones 5 through 9, it displays yellow, red and orange leaves all on one shrub.

Downsizing is the buzzword for gardens. As space is shrinking, so are certain plants. According to U.S. Census data, in 1990 residential lots were a median of approximately 10,000 square feet. Now the ...