Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...

When it comes to landscaping, choosing the type of plants you want can be difficult. Sure, you can ornament your garden with violas or marigolds, but those are annuals, and you’ll have to do it all ...

Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal. These plants have long been a landscape staple, especially as an evergreen foundation plant, ...

Prune shrubs in fall only after frost when they’ve gone dormant. Avoid heavy cuts early since fall pruning triggers new growth. Thin crowded or open shrubs to improve airflow and prevent winter damage ...

Most succulents and cacti hail from hot and sunny areas and need lots of light to grow and maintain their color and form indoors. Plants like aloes, haworthia, echeveria, and most cacti will grow ...

Q: What type of shrub is in the photo? We’d like to trim it. Any suggestions? — Ken and Jenny Rustad. A: The red-flowered shrub is weigela, probably the popular cultivar Red Prince. There are various ...

One popular question among home gardeners is when and how do you prune your flowering shrubs? Although it can seem tempting to prune in late fall and early spring, the type of shrub you have ...