This time of year, sales of poinsettia plants are second only to Christmas trees. Both are definitely part of the seasonal décor for those who celebrate this winter holiday. Though the fir relatives ...

Evergreens can collect snow and ice, eventually snapping under the weight of winter precipitation. Here's how to protect ...

Here’s when it helps—and when it causes more damage.

The pipes, the car, the driveway, the front steps – dreamy white snow causes these things to freeze, break, stall and become slipping hazards. But what about your landscaping? Can snow damage trees ...

Snow bush, also called sno-on-the-mountain, is a woody, evergreen shrub native to several South Pacific islands. Usually sold in a variegated form with lovely white, pink and green foliage, snow bush ...

A snowball bush is a common name for a snowball viburnum, named for its large, spherical white flowers that bloom in spring. It makes an excellent, showy shrub for a flower bed, and regular pruning ...

Every year, starting about now and through the summer, I get the same question: “Where can I get a snowball bush?” This question is confounding, as the person asking the question is using the same ...

Question: Are snowball bushes the same thing as hydrangeas? I think they are, but my friend thinks they are different plants. Answer: Common names can be a bit misleading, and there actually are two ...

Heavy snow can sometimes build up on shrubs and break branches. Evergreens are especially vulnerable because their needles catch and hold snow that would fall right through the leafless branches of a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Minh Hoang Cong / 500px A snowball bush is a common name for a snowball ...