Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

Q: Please advise me about what trees and shrubs can be planted in the fall. A: Fall is a great time to plant most woody plants. The main exceptions are plants that are borderline-hardy to our area -- ...

For persistent color in your landscape every year, plant dynamic colorful shrubs that bring interest with their fabulous ...

Landscape professionals may disagree on plenty, but one thing is more or less universally accepted: Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. That means we’re entering ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...

While recently visiting a client’s yard, I was reminded of the expression tried and true. As we gardeners prepare for a new gardening season, the media is constantly showering us with advertisements ...

Evergreen shrubs can provide a lush display year-round, but if you pair them with these beneficial plants, they'll likely be even healthier.

No matter the size of your backyard, privacy is important and there are different ways to create it. Privacy shrubs offer several benefits over hardscape solutions ...

Shrubberies were much in fashion in Jane Austen’s day. They enclosed walks on gravel paths and included ordinary plants that we now take for granted. Lilac, laburnum and philadelphus were classic ...

Selecting plant species for your garden that are native to New Jersey can help support populations of pollinators and songbirds. Many native species are pest and disease resistant and do not require ...

A well-maintained lush green lawn can be an important part of a residential landscape, adding curb appeal and even value to the property. But depending upon the size of a lawn, it can also be a burden ...