Few landscape shrubs are as well known as the “burning bush” (Euonymus alatus or “winged euonymus”), a woody shrub known for its spectacular red fall color. The term “winged” Euonymus refers to the ...

IF YOU’VE EVER been surprised when a supposedly dwarf shrub outgrows its intended footprint in the garden, you’re not alone. Compact burning bush (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’), with growth to 8 to 10 ...

Often overlooked as container plants, dwarf shrubs offer seasonal interest, structure and fun in containers of all sizes. There are just a few simple rules to follow. To start with, grow them in ...

Very little in nature is purely black or white or strictly good or bad. The current heightened interest in native plants is a great example of this phenomenon as most gardeners currently seek out ...

Everyone loves the October colors displayed by the leaves of our trees and shrubs. Are there shrubs in your landscape turning bright red in the coming months? This fall, take a closer look at these ...

The second week of October is a good week to appreciate fall color. Japanese maples are the trees that offer the most reliable fall color in our Western Washington climate and local nurseries are well ...