Flowering shrubs and small flowering trees serve important roles in the landscape. Not only do they bring color and aesthetic value to homes and gardens, but they also enhance soil stability, improve ...

The colder months are generally a quieter time in our backyards, with glorious summer blooms and vibrant fall leaves long gone. However, there are some beautiful flowering shrubs that lift the spirits ...

This low-maintenance, flowering ground cover is easy to plant under trees and shrubs. The plant's delicate blooms also draw ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flowering shrubs aren't just for adding beauty to your garden. They're wonderful attractors of important ...

It's rare to find flowering plants that are tolerant of shade, but this pick can bring a burst of pretty purple blooms to more covered areas in your garden.

Whether you're growing shrubs for privacy, to add height to a garden space, to cover or hide an unsightly structure, or simply for the heck of it, a flowering shrub can be an easy way to get the best ...

I am always amazed at the incredible diversity of shrubs on show in the typical Northwest neighborhood. There are so many varieties that none of us can plant every shrub available, although I know a ...

Deciduous shrubs - those that lose their leaves each winter - are always sending up new stems at or near ground level. This makes them forgiving plants to prune. New growth, wherever needed, can ...