Woody Shrubs

When and How to Prune Bushes/Shrubs?

Regular pruning will help direct growth of your shrub, adequate airflow among branches, and bring enough light to the plant. …

Bay Laurel: An Excellent Aromatic Seasoning in Your Garden

Bay laurel (Grecian laurel, true laurel, sweet laurel) is a fragrant evergreen tree originates from the Mediterranean. Most gardeners grow this …

How to Grow & Care Azalea in Your Garden?

Azaleas are a little bit picky flowers, but they are not too difficult to grow if you fulfill their primary …

17 Best Privacy Shrubs for Creating Hedges

Most gardeners prefer growing fences, but those genuinely patient and dedicated choose shrubs to define the space in their garden. …

How to Grow & Care Chinese Fringe Flower in Your Garden

Chinese fringe flower (Chinese witch hazel) originated from Himalayas, Japan, and China. Even though this fantastic flower came to the US …

How to Grow & Care Persian Shield

Persian shield (Bermuda conehead, royal purple plant) is a 3 to 4 feet (0.9 – 1.2 m) tall evergreen perennial, …

Growing Feverfew: A Bushy Medical Herb can Get Ride of Pests

Feverfew plant (Wild chamomile, Febrifuge plant, Bachelor’s buttons, featherfew, mid-summer daisy) is a bushy medical herb. It spreads rapidly and can …

Growing Heliotrope: The Exotic Blooms of Sun and Love

Heliotrope (Cherry Pie, heliotropium, Mary fox, turnsole, and white queen) is a sweetly-scented shrubby perennial, well-known for its little white, pink, …

Growing Lilac: An Old Favorite Shrub with Colorful Flowers

Lilac is an old favorite shrub which originates from Southeastern Europe. Even though the word ‘lilac’ literally represents one of …

Growing Salvias: A Flower with 1000+ Species Worldwide

Believe it or not, there are almost 1.000 Salvia species worldwide. This tree is a member of the family Lamiaceae …