An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...

This compact, low-maintenance shrub brings golden-yellow foliage and effortless style to containers — perfect for adding ...

Evergreens have always been popular shrubs, and it’s easy to understand why. They offer low maintenance, year-round color, even if you live in the snowy north. Their dense branches offer food and ...

“Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.” – Hosea Ballou. “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” – Kellie Elmore. “Deep summer is when ...

During dismal winter days, evergreen trees and shrubs bring precious color and cheer to yards and neighborhoods. Let’s pay them back by learning their names. All evergreen shrubs may look alike to a ...

It’s easy to assume that all evergreen shrubs are tough as nails, since they don’t seem to change with the seasons. In fact, winter can be hard on evergreens. “Keeping their leaves all winter actually ...

Winter can feel like nature’s way of hitting the snooze button. Frosty mornings, bare trees, and endless shades of gray often ...

One of the best shrub arborvitaes is ‘Mr. Bowling Ball‘, Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam.’ This dwarf shrub only grows two to three feet tall and wide with feathery evergreen foliage that covers all the ...

Key Points Pruned shrubs do not need extra winter protection.To protect evergreens against winter damage, plant them in a ...