“Fast-growing hedges, such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo, are the perfect alternative to man-made fences. Leylandii is especially quick, growing up to 90cm a year and requiring little ...

The thuja is perhaps the most popular plant in the gardens. While it is often chosen to create a hedge, its popularity is ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Grey squirrels are known to strip bark from trees, further causing decay, deformation and even death. They’re known to damage ...

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage.

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Asps, also call puss caterpillars, are found on shrubs and live oaks, but you can kill them without harming your plants.

New plantings of all species require careful watering by hand for their first couple of years. That means the hose and a ...

Learn how to grow and care for Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, a compact variety of Japanese cedar. Get to know the ideal light, ...

Why are some hedges and shrubs sold bare-rooted rather than in pots? Here's what you should know about bare-rooted shrubs and ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

According to Ponce, winter pruning can expose fresh cuts to frost damage, stressing the plant and making it more susceptible ...