Planting trees and shrubs in the fall gives them all autumn, winter and spring to establish a good root system that will ...

The best road to rebloom is starting with plants or species that sometimes naturally flower in the fall. Many gardeners have seen this in their own yard when a fall warm spell follows a cold period.

Experts at Virginia Tech are saying the box tree moth caterpillar has been detected in Virginia, and this could be bad news ...

When it comes to hedge trimmers, it's easy to buy too little or too much machine for your yard. Knowing the pros and cons ...

As the cooler months approach, you may worry about your wildlife friends. This "beauty" of a shrub will provide plenty of ...

'Winterberry shrubs have inconspicuous white flowers in spring that are very attractive and beneficial to bees. In fall, clusters of red berries set along the stems, and will persist into winter,' ...

An invasive pest is targeting boxwood shrubs, and it has now been detected for the first time in Virginia. Box tree moth ...

Patio roses, less than 50cm height and spread, are for those who want to garden in smaller spaces, including large containers. They differ from ground-cover roses in being bushy and compact: for ...

Many homeowners plant shrubs for privacy or curb appeal. While they are relatively low-maintenance, there is a hidden cost.

Hydrangeas are one of those hardy perennials that can feel almost magical: One year, your neighbor has a surge of sky-blue ...

This week's gardening column explains the best time for planting trees and shrubs (spoiler: don't wait!) and getting rid of stubborn Johnson grass.

* What it is: Sometimes nicknamed “dog hobble,” this southeastern-U.S. native broad-leaf evergreen is distinctive for its red new leaves in spring and then its burgundy-purple fall foliage that holds ...