After many years of pruning the ligustrum and arborvitae and spreading juniper from the front door welcome mat, homeowners have come to appreciate dwarf plants. While searching for replacements for ...

Swamp azalea, or Rhododendron viscosum, is a striking native shrub found growing across much of the eastern and southern United States. And, as you might have guessed by the name, it is typically ...

Azaleas deserve a special place in gardens where these flowering shrubs can best catch the eye in spring. Some azaleas are repeat bloomers, adding splashes of color later in the growing season, and ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The azalea ...

Planting close to your home's foundation might not seem like the best idea, but it's actually a golden opportunity to frame your home's best features and create lasting color throughout the seasons -- ...

Last week we discussed ground covers and evergreen perennials that I’ve observed in my trial gardens. This week, we are discussing plants and shrubs for full sun that are doing quite well. There is a ...

Selecting plants successfully for the hot Sandhills requires years of experience and special knowledge. Or you can find a good adviser. I am your good adviser. I will also teach you a fun and ...

It used to be that everything came in “supersize” — from extra-large boxes of cereal to cars the size of whales to homes on half-acre lots, and more. Today, of course, it seems like everything is ...