Some cotoneasters, especially evergreens, are fast-growing shrubs and soon make good-sized plants that create impact when in flower and dazzle the garden when in full fruit in the fall. ‘Cornubia’ ...

Most gardeners think they know the difference between annual and perennial plants. Annuals survive for just a season, whereas perennials come back stronger from the ground each year. Perennials are a ...

Whether you're growing shrubs for privacy, to add height to a garden space, to cover or hide an unsightly structure, or simply for the heck of it, a flowering shrub can be an easy way to get the best ...

Gardeners bid farewell to summer this week, when autumn officially arrived on Thursday. But the change of seasons does not have to signal the end of the planting season for gardeners not yet ready to ...

Want the perfect shrub for your landscaping needs? This low-maintenance plant is perfect for beginners and will provide you ...

Examine property for trees, thinking about their future. Use a guide to help identify trees. Eliminate invasive shrubs, bushes that can choke Early spring is a good time to look at the trees and ...

Did you know that Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, and kohlrabi all come from the same plant? They are different varieties of Brassica oleracea and have the same growing ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is finally here! Everywhere you look, one can find some spring color around. Some of the first plants to peek out of the ground are spring-flowering bulbs like crocus, ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...

April warms up faster than any other month of the year, and we are starting to see mild days in the forecast. It’s still too early to keep tropical plants outside all year long, but you can start to ...

Burning bush – a widely planted landscape shrub popular for its fire-engine-red fall foliage – has been deemed invasive by the state Department of Agriculture and will be phased out of sale in ...