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 ...

Actually, there aren’t any shrubs that really require trimming. They get by without it in the wild, after all. As Alan Titchmarsh notes in “How to Garden: Flowering Shrubs,” “Many gardeners struggle ...

JAZZ UP YOUR BACKYARD: Chinese Fringe-Flower Jazz Hands Bold is an excellent choice for a beautiful and easy-to-maintain hedge. (National Garden Bureau) “Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops ...

Keeping evergreens alive through the winter begins during the growing season, by paying attention to choosing plants carefully, selecting the right location, and watering adequately. You can head off ...