PLANT THIS PRETTY PINK BLOOM: Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink is an exceptional garden plant due to its unique combination of hardiness, heat tolerance, and root-rot resistance. (National Garden Bureau) ...

Evergreens have always been popular shrubs, and it’s easy to understand why. They offer low maintenance, year-round color, even if you live in the snowy north. Their dense branches offer food and ...

Whether you’re into classic, well-manicured American suburban landscape design, or favor a more natural look featuring native shrubs, you probably have some type of foundation plant around the ...

When it comes to planting trees and shrubs around your home, the last thing you want to do is grow something that could damage your foundation. The entire structure of your house rests on the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A recent article about forsaking forsythia for spicebush prompted this question from reader Jay in Lakewood: “What, if any, native shrubs or small trees are okay to plant near a ...

The simple shrub—it can work wonders in your yard. Whether it’s structure, privacy, color or wildlife you seek, there’s a shrub to fill every need. Growing on a smaller scale than trees, shrubs are ...

It's that time of the year when unkempt plants can start to look unruly, especially foundation shrubs. Not only can overgrown shrubs undermine your home's curb appeal, but they can also become an easy ...

Recently, my husband and I started looking for a new home. One of the many reasons I want to move is to have more room to plant things. I have landscaped our current house to the point where I need a ...

The landscaping close to your home is an excellent way to improve curb appeal, but you do need to be careful. When placing anything too close to your home’s exterior, you can inadvertently cause ...

The exceptional summer heat means staying out of the sun during peak hours, adjusting how you take care of your plants and for homeowners, watering your foundations. PLANTS IN HEAT: 6 tips for keeping ...