Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers, so there are many to choose from. They’ve become trendy and desired. If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the ...

Boxwood is an excellent evergreen shrub for many situations, but sometimes you need a different option. There are several good boxwood alternatives for when you want an evergreen plant but don’t ...

One of the best shrub arborvitaes is ‘Mr. Bowling Ball‘, Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam.’ This dwarf shrub only grows two to ...

Question: Some of our recently planted dwarf firebush shrubs have developed curled new growths. What is the cause and what can I do? Answer: Uncurl some of the twisted leaves and you are likely to ...

What makes a landscape high maintenance? The saying “right plant, right place” is the grown-up version of the matching game. Does the plant match the site’s light, soil, water and space requirements?

Patio container gardening is one of the most popular forms of home gardening in the desert Southwest. It's a great way to accentuate the beauty of your plants and dress up outdoor living spaces. Dwarf ...

The backbone for a landscape is the trees and shrubs that form it. When choosing shrubs for a landscape think seasonality. We want to have something blooming in every season — not just a show of color ...

I am often asked, ‘When is the best time to prune shrubs?’ My first tip is to choose shrubs that don’t need frequent pruning. Select dwarf shrubs for around the home that grow to about three to four ...

Fall through early winter is the ideal time to plant trees and shrubs. Summer is tough on plants, especially newly planted ones, so giving them as much time as possible to establish roots before it ...