Kaleidoscope Abelia: A Seasonal Color-Changer
With foliage color changing every season, kaleidoscope abelia is a perfect year-round plant. Our guide reveals how to grow it at home!
Shrubs
Shrubs and bushes act as wind breaks, privacy, and beauty in your garden. Learn which are best and how to grow them here.
Cotoneaster Horizontalis: Beautiful Berries & Foliage
Cotoneaster horizontalis, or rockspray cotoneaster, is a fantastic border shrub. With our tips, growing this low-lying cover plant is simple!
Ardisia: How To Grow Stunning Christmas Berry Plants
Throughout the winter, the red, coral, or off-white berries of the ardisia plant can be seen. This has earned it the common name Christmas berry, and it can really be a bright spot in the winter landscape! But it’s not limited to wintertime. This plant is evergreen in most climates that stay above 50 degrees. … Read more
Bottle Brush Tree: Callistemons & Melaleucas
You can grow a bottle brush tree at home! Our in-depth growing and care guide will walk you through the entire process.
Pussy Willows: Exactly How to Care For This Beautiful Plant
Ah, the pussy willow. The perfect addition to your ornamental garden! They’re one of the first plants to bloom in spring, making them a top pick for many gardeners. Its flowers, or “catkins”, are fluffy little blooms which resemble tiny little cats. The Chinese use pussy willows as a decoration during part of the lunar … Read more
8 Native Shrubs and Trees for Midwestern Fall Color
We all love trees and shrubs that have beautiful fall color. We also love birds and butterflies. We can help these creatures by asking for native plants when we shop at garden centers. See: 16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy Butterflies need native plants to reproduce successfully and produce caterpillars. … Read more
Jasmine Plant: How To Grow and Care for Jasminum
The jasmine plant blooms in summer and is known for its exotic fragrance on warm evenings. Learn exactly how to grow one with our guide!
