Winter can inflict damage on plants. Covering shrubs is often part of a larger overwintering strategy for protecting them. Delicate shrubs should be covered but even some hardy shrubs benefit from coverage. Find out if you need to cover shrubs in winter, which shrubs to cover, and how to do it. Meet the Expert David […]
While winter may seem like an ideal time to prune wayward stems and trim bushes into tidier shapes, pruning certain shrubs in winter can damage delicate branches or remove flower buds and reduce blooming in spring. “Plants and trees do better if you prune them at a particular time that is favorable to their growth,” […]
There is a wide variety of colorful winter shrubs you can grow to keep your yard vibrant in December, January, and February. Since flowering choices will be available only in warmer parts of the country, northerners should seek shrubs with other features that afford visual interest in winter. Learn more about 20 colorful winter shrubs […]
Growing colorful shrubs can enhance your home landscape by providing privacy, shade, erosion control, and habitat for wildlife year-round—not to mention their aesthetic value. While shrubs can be low-maintenance yard additions, most need annual pruning to boost their health and maintain a tidy size and shape. However, cutting back branches whenever you feel like it […]
We’re entering the time of year when seasonal depression becomes a problem for many people, and your garden is likely experiencing similar vibes: The leaves are falling, your shrubs are bare, and the ground has been left barren as the annuals and perennials die back. Saddest of all are the shadiest spots in your garden, […]
Shrubs and bushes create attractive barriers, prevent erosion, and host birds and pollinators. With those strengths, it’s often easy to think of bushes and shrubs as self-maintaining. But they need regular trimming to keep them healthy and in good shape. Learn the best time to trim bushes, why you should trim them, and how to […]
