There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida.

The North Hollywood weather station — which is closer to my residence than any of the other 273 such stations throughout ...

Prune in late winter or early spring. Smooth hydrangea can be trimmed to about 12 inches off the ground. Panicle hydrangea ...

Here are the best hedge plants to create an effective privacy hedge without a hefty price tag and a lot of work.

Whether you choose to trim gently or hard prune, cutting back in spring promotes healthy and productive growth ...

Add vibrant color to your porch, patio, or small garden with easy-to-grow flowers that thrive in containers—perfect for any ...

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.

With their strong lines and solid structure, fences are just begging to be planted with vines and other climbing plants.

Whether you're new to gardening or just want to expand your knowledge, here's everything you need to know to plant the ...

The plants that gave some early spring colour have done their work and it is now the gardener’s turn to hand out some TLC.

This charming and unusual native shrub deserves a spot in your garden. Here's how to grow and care for witch hazel.

Eastern or flowering dogwoods usually have ... A week ago, I wrote about certain trees and shrubs requiring a specific dose of winter chill to bloom. A principal reason for lack of bloom is ...