Whether you just moved into a new house or you want to refresh your outdoor space in a hurry, fast-growing shrubs should be key parts of your landscaping plan. There are so many different types of ...

While much of the outdoor landscape is still sleeping, some early-bird spring arrivals are brightening our neighborhoods with colorful blooms. Pussy willow, forsythia, pansies and Lenten roses are ...

Henry's Garnet Virginia willow will thrive in full sun to part shade. (LSU AgCenter photo) Blooming now, Henry's Garnet Virginia willow (Itea virginiana 'Henry's Garnet') is a native shrub that's ...

Pussy willows bring back fond childhood memories: Our back yard had a huge bush and in the very early spring, Mom would cut bunches and bring them into the house. We loved the silky catkins and Mom ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fast growing shrubs can become a living fence that’s far more attractive and less stark than other kinds ...

These shrubs will help birds, insects, and more. Garden hedges, whether tall or short, shaped or natural, can serve multiple purposes. They act as a privacy screen for your property, but they can also ...

Your Tucson yard can have that lush green look you see in gardens in other climates if you choose your plants carefully — there are many drought-tolerant plants (even some natives) that will give you ...