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 ...

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.

Why do plants flower when they do? It’s all about sex and survival of their offspring. Some may need a certain little short-lived bee for pollination or maybe pollination from a bat that only flies at ...

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. From pepping up fences and pathways to surrounding seating spaces, landscaping with shrubs is something that almost all backyards ...

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 ...

As the colder months fade away, it’s the perfect moment to breathe new life into your outdoor space. The arrival of spring offers an opportunity to transform a tired yard into something colorful, ...

Last summer in Louisiana, we were affected by a heat wave that spread across the southern tier of the U.S. This heat wave was caused by a persistent, strong ridge of high pressure in the upper ...

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 ...