When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

Joellen Dimond discusses planning a landscape, and Carol Reese talks about problems plants. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape ...

People often wait until the frenzy of spring planting arrives in April to plant trees shrubs, ground covers and vines in their landscapes. I guess one reason for that is waiting until cold weather is ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a great time to plant a tree or shrub; they add beauty and value to your landscape. Consider these tips as you plant. Be sure ...

Landscape professionals may disagree on plenty, but one thing is more or less universally accepted: Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. That means we’re entering ...

Red flowering shrubs are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest. With their striking hues, these shrubs can be used to create a focal point or ...

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid his expensive tree was dead? It finally budded out, which was a major re-leaf. Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and ...

There are so many benefits to gardening, including it being a relaxing and rewarding hobby, no matter what you choose to grow or where you’re growing it. But it takes some planning—and a lot of ...

We’ll soon be busy pruning, planting and weeding, with less time to think and plan. Because none of us are ever really “done” landscaping, March is a great month to plan where to add landscape shrubs ...

Q: After this brutal summer heat, we plan to redo our home landscaping. Could you recommend some replacements for damaged or destroyed landscape plants that are more heat tolerant? A: Anywhere from 60 ...