Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

Flowering shrubs and small flowering trees serve important roles in the landscape. Not only do they bring color and aesthetic value to homes and gardens, but they also enhance soil stability, improve ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

You’ve caught the gardening bug, planted tons of gorgeous flowers and started your first vegetable garden. But if you haven’t added flowering shrubs to your space, you’re missing out. Shrubs are ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is finally here! Everywhere you look, one can find some spring color around. Some of the first plants to peek out of the ground are spring-flowering bulbs like crocus, ...

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 ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Traditionally, weigela is known as a dense shrub with pink flowers that blooms in spring. The flowers may reappear in summer. New cultivars are available that produce more blooms in many different ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.