Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

Trees with white flowers offer a striking beauty to any landscape. The delicate petals of these trees provide a peaceful ...

Plants are starting to see their fall colors early this season. So, plan accordingly and plant locally sourced, native shrubs ...

Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate — somewhat— for the dearth of flowers. But a few of my trees and shrubs (and several perennials) bloom in October, and I treasure ...

Q: I’m enclosing a picture of a problem with my large evergreen. A lot of dry ends dropped off the tips of branches this spring. You can see the dry ends in the photo. Can you tell me what’s wrong? — ...

Not much will grow under big trees, but this combination of hosta, liriope and barrenwort is one excellent solution. Trees have a lot of great traits, but they make lousy botanical neighbors to most ...

This part of Texas tends to be spoiled with blossoms year-round. When an unexpected freeze occurs, it impacts plants growing outside of their U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone — ...

Howard Garrett Are your live oaks dropping leaves? Are they in trouble? Dropping leaves, yes. In trouble, probably not. Evergreen trees generally drop their leaves yearly, but usually in the spring ...