It may be too hot outside to even think about putting new plants in the ground, but it’s always a good time to take stock of the garden. Are there aging plants that need replacing? Do you have an open ...

Annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits; where does a gardener start to choose what to put in the landscape? Vibrant colors, eye-appealing texture and form, soothing, memory-inducing ...

If you're searching for types of viburnum to plant in your garden, we're here to help. They’re undoubtedly amongst the best of all garden shrubs, and stand out for so many reasons. For some varieties, ...

• The Korean spice viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) is a welcome arrival in April. A member of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), its soft pink buds open to clusters of 2- to 3-inch white waxy ...

Someone recently asked me to fulfill my promise and write an entire article about viburnums. As with most of my articles I first read about the history of the plant specie I am writing about, as well ...

This very popular shrub is a more compact version of the floriferous species. Mainly grown for its very fragrant, snowball-like flower clusters in the spring, this plant still makes a solid anchor in ...

As spring arrives, one particular shrub in my garden never fails to catch the eye of visitors. Without fail, someone will remark, “That’s the biggest hydrangea bush I’ve ever seen!” Others might say, ...

Winter is a great time to take stock of the garden. Are there aging plants that need replacing? Do you have an open area for a large, attractive shrub? Are you thinking about planting a hedge to ...

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