I moved into a new house last June and cut back a row of overgrown lilacs last fall. Much to my dismay, I never got a bloom in the spring. Also, these lilacs keep sprouting everywhere, and if I let ...

A garden boasts a variety of different hydrangeas and other flowering plants. - Darrell Gulin/Getty Images What's not to love about hydrangeas? Their large, cheerful flowers can instantly add color ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular perennial garden shrubs with a variety of foliage and flower shapes. Hydrangeas can be grown in containers; however, for longevity, planting in the ground is ...

That’s because one of the most common mistakes in planting a landscape is failing to realize just how big some plants get. The sizes on plant tags are good guides to growth proportions, but they’re ...

I have a very small garden, but a love for the very big hydrangea bushes that grow everywhere in new England. Last year I came upon some new varieties that promised compact sizes without losing the ...

IT’S THE DREAM OF many a homeowner: a property full of mature trees, endless flower beds overflowing with English-Country-Garden abandon and tall lilac bushes scenting the spring air. The ...

Many gardeners plant perennials in the fall, as it's a great time to add some dormant plants to the garden. You can plant trees and shrubs, too, but since more digging and complex root systems are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), nearly two-thirds of new single-family homes are now being built on lots of one ...

Hydrangea (n.) — A stodgy-looking plant of Grandma’s day with humdrum foliage, little fragrance and flowers the size of volleyballs. That’s how most folks remember hydrangeas. Granny loved the sturdy ...