Hibiscus brings the colorful tropical flair we associate with sunny summertime days. Where to plant hibiscus depends on their optimal cultural conditions and bang-for-the-buck visual appeal as standout specimens. The best location also depends on the type, from flowering tropicals to hardy perennial species. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines where to plant hibiscus for the best growing foundation and lasting, captivating appeal.
Hibiscuses are famous for their large, eye-catching flowers and glossy foliage. While the plants are quite popular, hibiscus problems are not. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss common issues with these plants and how you can combat and cure them.
Hebes form geometric shapes with their leaves! They’re iconic in the ornamental garden. Tender and hardy hebes offer the ultimate selection of varieties to choose from. Join longtime grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to plant, grow, and care for these evergreen shrubs.
Flowering shrubs bring a special kind of blooming power into your landscape that trees and herbaceous plants just can't do. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at 13 gorgeous shrubs that bring tons of flowers to eye-level in the summer.
Siberian pea shrubs are ruggedly adaptable and a fit for challenging sites. Their durability, easy growth, and hardiness make them a contender for spots where other plants may not thrive. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the low-maintenance, hardy shrub and its optimal growing conditions.
Who’s got time for pruning? Not me! If you want lovely shrubs but don’t want extra maintenance, try one of these 17 evergreen types you’ll rarely have to prune.
Spirea shrubs’ textured foliage and small flowers add beauty to all kinds of landscapes. And with so many species to choose from, you can likely find one that grows well in your garden. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for spirea.
If you want to enjoy the hydrangea’s large flowers throughout the summer, plant a reblooming hydrangea. Briana Yablonski will share how to plant and care for these repeat bloomers so you can enjoy these unique flowers all summer long.
Solid colored roses are stunning, but have you ever seen a striped rose? These striped and splashy beauties are everything we want in our gardens this summer! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to take a look at some of the most colorful and beautiful striped stunners around.
The highly ornamental evergreen Pieris offers sweet lily-of-the-valley blooms and dynamic foliage. Bringing textural and colorful interest, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of this broadleaf shrub.
If you haven't experienced the magic of Disneyland roses, you're in for a special treat. This gorgeous cultivar befits a true princess. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses how to care for this beautiful rose in this article.
Roses are resilient, productive flowering shrubs, ready to perform for years in the right growing environment. Beyond our control is the propensity of grafted roses to revert to their underlying rootstock. Gardening expert Katheine Rowe points to signs your rose is reverting, what to expect, and how to manage the internal horticultural conflict.