Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

Shrubs serve many functions in the landscape. They provide the transition between shade trees and the lawn or other ground covers, and they provide the same transition between the house and lawn.

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 ...

For the past few years, I’ve moved a puny Meyer lemon tree indoors for winter and back out in spring, trying to coax a fruit or two out of the reluctant little thing. The thought of growing citrus is ...

When you purchase a home within a homeowners association (HOA), the authority over your landscape doesn’t rest solely with you. Oftentimes an HOA, an entity formed of a neighborhood such as a ...

Boxwood shrubs have been popular for centuries across the world and are considered one of the oldest known garden plants.

'Tis the season to celebrate the evergreens in our lives as we prepare to give pride of place to the Christmas trees that represent everything bright and shiny about the holidays. Many ...

During the past several weeks we have enjoyed the colorful show created by all the spring flowering shrubs. Everyone enjoys these spring blooms because they truly lift our spirits, delivering spring ...

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is landscaping worth the money?” the answer is an emphatic yes. Your landscape's trees and shrubs, as well as the entirety of your backyard landscaping, add beauty ...