Ornamental grasses provide an easy-to-care-for, beautiful ground cover. Do they need to be pruned, though? The answer might surprise you.

One of the best design tricks for autumn gardens is learning how to extend the flowering season by choosing the right plants ...

Dividing plants is an excellent way to rejuvenate and expand your garden. Whether you have plants that are dying or growing leggy, see that your perennials are becoming overcrowded, or simply want to ...

Fall color doesn't have to mean a bunch of blowing and raking. With these tidy bushes, you can complement the foliage already in your yard with new bursts of seasonal hues—and without the raining down ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...

Aucuba japonica is an evergreen ornamental shrub with significant ecological value and has been introduced and commonly cultivated in city parks. Colletotrichum species is recognized as one of the top ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In ...

Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome, it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got a foothold last year. Case in point – browning evergreens. Extension educators and ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to prune most (but not all) of your trees and shrubs. There are several reasons ...

Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment. And it’s good for your shrubs too. “Most shrubs are dormant in winter, so it’s a good time ...

Jasmine is full of intriguing health benefits, including potentially aiding weight loss and wound healing, among many others. Jasmine is "a type of evergreen ornamental shrub with fragrant flowers, ...