Azaleas are popular shrubs for filling flower beds or containers with a bounty of color in spring. They are best planted in ...

Although the idea of introducing plants to your yard to create privacy sounds wonderful, there are several invasive species ...

Even in the most agreeable environments for flowering shrubs, there's unfortunately not one variety that blooms all year long. Since plants have growing cycles, it used to be much more challenging ...

Winds can be fierce in winter and spring. A living windbreak can tame the wind while also benefiting the soil and our ...

Planting a diversity of shrubs, climbers and small trees, he adds, can help boost biodiversity. October to April is prime planting time, so have your spade at the ready. Urban gardens and balconies ...

Where should I plant my new shrubs? Research the needs of your plant before committing it to a space. Sun-worshippers that prefer free-draining soil will sulk if planted in damp shade and ...

Growing shrubs in containers is also a good opportunity to try plants that you might not be able to grow elsewhere in your garden as you can create bespoke planting conditions. For example ...