Every garden or yard has some shady areas, and these shade-loving shrubs can add color and vibrancy to your yard's darkest corners. From evergreen Japanese andromeda to winter-blooming camelia, these ...

Ever wonder how a few plants can transform your garden into a colorful paradise? Adding flowering shrubs to your landscape ...

A good choice for hedging, the small leaf clusia ( Clusia guttifera) has a fast growth rate (growing a couple of feet per year) and dense, attractive foliage, according to MacFarlane. "It needs full ...

When deciding on the best privacy plants for your landscape, you'll want to consider three characteristics of the type of hedge you're eyeing. Our experts walk you through the decision-making process.

Plant small trees, shrubs, and native shade perennials to create layers of understory vegetation, promoting layered growth. Start by researching your local native and invasive species. I’ll share some ...

These varieties are beautiful and fragrant, adding subtle volume to your space ...

How to Pick the Right Shrubs Finding the best shrubs for the front yard requires planning and thoughtful assessment. Aesthetics matter—shrubs should add beauty to the landscaping and be in proportion ...

A beautiful hedge offers many benefits to a home garden. A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape, will dampen road noise, can ...

The garden hedge is a stalwart of outdoor design schemes, allowing gardeners to create barriers and private spaces with entirely natural means. Common plant choices include dense evergreens and ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...