Sometimes, the name says it all. Beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) is just as lovely to look at as the name implies, but it's got more than just good looks going for it. The pink bell-shaped flowers ...

Whether you're growing shrubs for privacy, to add height to a garden space, to cover or hide an unsightly structure, or simply for the heck of it, a flowering shrub can be an easy way to get the best ...

Want an evergreen shrub with the red and green of Christmas through winter and pretty scented blooms in spring? Look no ...

One of the highlights of my June garden is when the beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabalis) blooms. It's like giant cloud of cotton candy as big as a garage. Twenty years ago, I almost dug it out. When we ...

So planting fever has grabbed you, and you're heading out to your favorite nursery or thumbing through a catalog to see what's available in shrubs. Decisions, decisions. Should your shrubs offer tasty ...

Liven up cold-season gardens and homes with a gorgeous winterberry bush. The berries are a favorite of hungry winter birds.

Every autumn we are in awe of the beautiful colors of the leaves on our trees. The red, orange, yellow, browns and green hues offer an extraordinary, stunning and unique masterpiece each year. For ...

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