Midwinter is a good time to prune deciduous shrubs because it’s easy to see the structure and judge which branches to remove.
Ask a gardener about their favorite flowering shrubs, and they might mention rhododendron, forsythia, azalea, lilac, magnolia, roses, or viburnum. These are all great shrubs, beautiful when in bloom.
Fall is the perfect time to plant these colorful shrubs. Autumn conjures images of cascading red and gold leaves falling from tree canopies, but shrubs can offer brilliant bursts of color as well. If ...
Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...
With daytime highs still in the 80s, you may think of this time of year as late summer. Or, with nighttime lows in the 60s, this may seem more like early fall. Whichever way you look at it, it’s clear ...
Brighten the fall and winter landscape with a profusion of blooms from this charming Southern classic. Southern Living Plant Collection Early Wonder® Camellia from the Southern Living Plant Collection ...
Fall is finally on its way. Despite the general push to prepare for cold months ahead, some gardeners are plotting their next moves in the flower bed. Fruits and veggies may be packing it in for the ...
If you're looking to add a pop of color to part of your yard that gets less sun, this shade-loving shrub is as beautiful as ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The fall chill has finally started to settle in across West Michigan, but not before local plants have undergone a second bloom. Temperatures this month have been much ...
A garden in fall with a range of flowers and colors - Maria Evseyeva/Shutterstock It always feels a bit sad when the days begin to get shorter and the flowers in the garden start to fade. But, ...