Less is often more when it comes to properly pruning flowering shrubs. Here’s what to do and why

A healthy young plant with a strong form is more likely to do well in your yard. Here’s what to look for at the nursery

Learn how to identify and control this aggressive plant, and what to grow in its place

Learn how to identify common plant ailments by reading their leaves

Boisterous jays provide plenty of backyard bird-watching in winter. Here’s how to identify all the varieties and welcome them into your yard

It helps control erosion and takes sun or shade. The butterflies love it. But the best part of this shrub may be the vivid foliage

These colorful songbirds prefer woodlands and forest edges, but they’ll visit yards with fruit-producing trees and shrubs

Rosiness in the cool months and fragrant white flowers in spring help make this shrub a winner — and hummingbirds love it too

Abundant purple flowers and bright green foliage would make this shrub a winner even without its unthirsty ways

The moors aren't all moody, as this prettily colored evergreen shrub proves. Plant it en masse for an epic romance in your own garden