Versatile and attractive year-round, heavenly bamboo has carved out its place in Northwest gardens. No need to fear Nandina , either. Although it resembles bamboo – hence, its name -- it belongs to ...

I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...

Cold winter weather causes changes in the foliage of many evergreen plants, including making them express new colors. For instance, Japanese cleyera produces rich, velvety burgundy foliage along with ...

Winter months bring out the color in Nandinas. Nandina is an evergreen broadleaf shrub with leaves and berries that change with the seasons. As temperatures cool, leaf color begins to express shades ...

I am often asked, ‘When is the best time to prune shrubs?’ My first tip is to choose shrubs that don’t need frequent pruning. Select dwarf shrubs for around the home that grow to about three to four ...

Q: I have an area that is 30 feet by 3 feet in a southern exposure with full sun. What would be appropriate for this area? I would like a mixture of shrubs and perennials. Also, when's a good time to ...

The weather to start 2018 has certainly been crazy. We had more than a week of temperatures in the mid-20s (Freezemageddon) followed by a week of moderate, more normal January temperatures. Now, we’re ...

Many gardeners choose to use the amazing red berries of the Nandina domestica (flowering plant in the family of Berberidaceae, native to Eastern Asia) for fall or winter decoration in the home. The ...

After many years of pruning the ligustrum and arborvitae and spreading juniper from the front door welcome mat, homeowners have come to appreciate dwarf plants. While searching for replacements for ...

If you're looking for shrubs deer won't eat, consider dwarf yaupon holly and dwarf Chinese holly. Deer pass up both in my neighborhood. Dwarf yaupon holly forms a globe-shaped crown that can reach 5 ...

This time in June is when your roses will be blooming, and with good planning, the naked knees of your rose plants will be hidden behind other flowering perennials. Plants that reseed and are easy to ...