Articles listed under “shrub”
Designing with hydrangeas — January 19, 2010
Dreaming of summer? Well, bigleaf hydrangeas are a versatile group of flowering shrubs that can be used in lots of ways in the garden.
Graham Thomas rose — January 5, 2010
Talk about romantic roses! The richly scented, voluptuous yellow blooms of Graham Thomas are the very definition of romance.
‘Golden Ring’ barberry — November 3, 2009
‘Golden Ring’ barberry has burgundy leaves that don’t fade or bleach in hot summer sun. In fall, the leaves, especially in the center of the plant, turn bright orange-red, so the entire plant seems to glow.
Pruning conifers — February 24, 2009
There’s a conifer for almost any landscaping situation. They can be mixed into perennial gardens or foundation plantings.
Heat stress symptoms — July 8, 2008
Summer heat can be as damaging as winter cold. Here are some symptoms of heat-stress damage and some strategies for surviving the summer.
Shrubby St. John’s wort — July 1, 2008
Sometimes it seems that all the best shrubs either flower in the spring or have fabulous fall color, leaving the summer bare. Here’s a shrub that’s showy in the summer.
Bridal wreath spirea — March 25, 2008
Truly an old-fashioned favorite, this shrub has appeared in many a hedge around an old farmhouse.
Wrapping up a container plant — December 25, 2007
Even the hardiest trees and shrubs need a little winter help when they’re living in containers.
Plants deer avoid — November 27, 2007
While there’s no such thing as a deer-proof plant, there are definitely ones that deer don’t crave.
Oakleaf hydrangea — November 20, 2007
Most flowers become less attractive as they age, but oakleaf hydrangeas just get better.
Butterfly bush — August 28, 2007
If there’s one plant that should be in every butterfly garden, this is it. Its fragrant spikes of pink, purple or white flowers will draw in almost any passing butterfly.
