Whether you're growing shrubs for privacy, to add height to a garden space, to cover or hide an unsightly structure, or simply for the heck of it, a flowering shrub can be an easy way to get the best ...

Shrubs are often considered foundational plantings that “anchor” your home to the surrounding landscaping. In addition to providing a transition from human-made structures to natural greenery, shrubs ...

If you want to grow a privacy hedge for your yard or garden, there is one gorgeous option that will develop into a wall-height plant with beautiful flowers.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flowering shrubs aren't just for adding beauty to your garden. They're wonderful attractors of important ...

Q: I want to hide my back fence line with a hedge of carefree, flowering shrubs. I would like something that grows to about 8 feet and does not have to be regularly shaped. — J.S., Houston Golden ...

Last week we discussed control of the invasive bush honeysuckle and its impact on our local ecosystem. Many homeowners are sad to see bush honeysuckle removed, as the shrub can be attractive in the ...

Deciduous shrubs – those that lose their leaves each winter – are always sending up new stems at or near ground level. This makes them forgiving plants to prune. New growth, wherever needed, can ...

Last week I wrote about Lantana, cape plumbago, and yellow bells for color in your gardens all summer and into fall. This week I’ll add three more shrubs that require little maintenance, are water ...

There are many different cultivars of Indian hawthorne. This particular variety is a great shrub for the southeast and is a good example of the larger cultivars, growing to about six to eight feet ...

Create a natural screen with these beautiful climbers ...