Often overlooked as container plants, dwarf shrubs offer seasonal interest, structure and fun in containers of all sizes. There are just a few simple rules to follow. To start with, grow them in ...

While some shrubs only bring a splash of color ... and North Carolina. Dwarf witch-alder (Fothergilla gardenii), hardy in zones 5 through 8, is a slightly smaller version that naturally grows ...

While the quality of plants delivered from Amazon can be hit or miss, on average, this is where you'll find the cheapest plants to purchase online with loads of options under $20. Show our expert take ...

Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to adapt to their environment. The findings could help the ...

Giant purple loropetalums are notorious for devouring houses, but the semi-dwarf Emerald Snow won't. This evergreen grows 4 to 6 feet high ... orange, deep green, or burgundy plants. It likes partial ...

Mulching trees, shrubs, and flower beds is a recommended landscape maintenance practice with many benefits, yet it can literally kill plants when applied improperly. Properly used, mulches provide ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

In fact, scientists didn't really expect that stars would even be able to still form at all in the dwarf galaxy known as Leo P, an image of which the James Webb Telescope recently captured in ...

Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival ...

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