Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

Not every boxwood cultivar will be able to withstand a Nebraska winter, but choosing wisely and picking the right spot in the ...

Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...

'The ideal time for English holly pruning is late spring to early summer, after frosts have passed but before you start to ...

cone-shaped evergreen with soft, bright green needles that provide year-round interest. This slow-growing shrub reaches only ...

At this time of the year, you’d really expect the garden to know winter is well on its way. The mild temperatures of the last few weeks seem to have delayed reality. In the garden the buddleja are ...

The Southern red cedar is a wonderful evergreen tree that provides both berries (if it’s a female tree) and cover for birds to nest in.

These evergreen tropical native plants are one of the most interesting plants to cultivate for your garden. Here's everything ...

Expert tips for how to trim shrubs and bushes. Pruning can be done for many reasons, including improving the appearance and ...

The best plants for Arizona ... Also called emu bushes, Eremophila plants are native to Australia’s arid and semi-arid zones and are extremely drought-tolerant. Used more often as an accent plant, ...