When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

From pepping up fences and pathways to surrounding seating spaces, landscaping with shrubs is something that almost all backyards can benefit from. There is a huge variety of these woody plants to ...

First impressions are important, so a stylish front yard brimming with gorgeous plants can transform what visitors think of your home. Terry Smithson, biodiversity manager and ecologist at the ...

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, ...

Once New Year's Day has passed, gardeners start to get excited about new plants and ideas for the landscape and garden. One ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Fall is peak planting season in Louisiana, and local gardeners looking to add shrubs to their landscape can set themselves up for long-term success by paying close attention to ...

Relaxing by the pool is most enjoyable when the poolside landscape is on point. The best plants to put around a pool are those with low maintenance needs, that doesn’t make a mess and can withstand ...

The cool season from October through March is the ideal time for planting hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines in our landscapes, with fall planting especially recommended. That may seem ...

Shrubs planted around a house foundation serve several functions in the landscape. Not only do they cover the slab or concrete block foundation, the plants also soften the sharp edge between the lawn ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Each spring, perennial plants wake up and promise another season of growth, bloom and enjoyment. Or … they don’t. There are reasons perennials die, but they ...

As the old saying goes, good fences make good neighbors. In fact, even homeowners with great neighbors like their privacy – ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...