Planting a diversity of shrubs, climbers and small trees, he adds, can help boost biodiversity. October to April is prime planting time, so have your spade at the ready. Urban gardens and balconies ...

is a pollinator-friendly shrub with small leaves and clusters of pinkish white flowers, says Damon Abdi and Jeb Fields of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural ...

Unlike fair-weather flowers or deciduous plants that lose ... Here’s a friendly guide to 20 small evergreen shrubs that will keep your outdoor spaces lively throughout the seasons.