Actually, there aren’t any shrubs that really require trimming. They get by without it in the wild, after all. As Alan Titchmarsh notes in “How to Garden: Flowering Shrubs,” “Many gardeners struggle ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to finding the best low-maintenance shrub for the front of your house, Dallas-based ...

If you are dreaming of easy-care bushes that provide protection and beauty all year long, consider low maintenance evergreen ...

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 ...

Gardeners use foundation plants in the front of a house to help it blend in with its natural surroundings while hiding the not-so-attractive foundation itself. These plants provide a pop of color and ...

Fragrant jewel-toned blooms and handsome foliage shine on this shrub-sized magnolia.

When it comes to landscaping, simplicity equals good design and low maintenance. Low maintenance landscapes are designed so that every shrub, tree and flower-bed will all have definite functions. It ...

Most people are extremely busy and have a lot going on in their lives. Between work, school runs, hobbies and other day-to-day goings on, it's fairly easy to forget something as simple as watering ...

Shrubs are great plants for giving your garden depth, color and privacy. Many native and near-native shrubs are also critical for our wildlife, providing habitat and food. And springtime is a good ...

Thinking about doing some landscaping this year? When choosing the best plants for Dallas landscaping, you must consider what types will thrive in the area’s humid subtropical climate. Some of the ...