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

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 ...

Ground covers are generally considered low maintenance, but there are some basic rules you'll want to follow for thriving ...

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

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

Bear Lake buckwheat is a small shrub found exclusively on a .18-acre parcel of land along the south shore of Big Bear Lake.

Many plants will benefit from a healthy chop when the temperatures drop but these species are better off without a prune to ...

This bush can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 11, and it responds well to pruning, allowing you to carefully sculp a privacy hedge. The wax leaf Ligustrum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub ...

Leyland cypress and arborvitae are both popular options to add privacy to your yard, but each tree comes with a unique set of ...