Researchers at the University of Freiburg have found that hedges and perennial flower strips are complementary in supporting wild bees in orchards by providing continuous resources over the growing ...

With glistening red berries and evergreen foliage, hollies are an indispensable part of the Southern landscape. They provide ...

Flowering shrubs bring color and excitement to a landscaped bed while boosting your home’s overall curb appeal. Dione Lineberry, owner of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping, utilizes a variety of shrubs in ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

I have a lot of pruning to do in my garden this winter and would like some advice on how to force some of the branches into flower? — Patty Harris, Riverwoods. Winter is a long ...

Q: I wanted to share with you photos of my cotoneaster hedge which was successfully rejuvenated after severe rabbit injury this past winter. — Dave Stark, West Fargo. From left, a before-and-after ...

These resilient plants bring welcome colour and fragrance at a gloomy time of year The onset of winter doesn’t have to mean the end of colour and scent in our outdoor spaces. A variety of exquisite ...

Another hotter-than-normal summer has our landscape plants struggling to sweat it out – some more so than others. Like people, plants don’t cope equally well with excess heat. Ones native to the ...

Researchers have found that hedges and perennial flower strips are complementary in supporting wild bees in orchards by providing continuous resources over the growing season. Researchers at the ...