There are many blooming plants that don't grow well in clay soil, which can limit the growing options for some gardeners. That doesn't mean that there are no alternatives, though. In fact, there are ...

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Size: 4 to 7 feet tall by 3 to 6 feet wide Azaleas are excellent alternatives to hydrangeas, but some can be invasive. Choose native species like this gem, found in the Eastern U.S. Give it rich, well ...

During the past several weeks we have enjoyed the colorful show created by all the spring flowering shrubs. Everyone enjoys these spring blooms because they truly lift our spirits, delivering spring ...

I have a lot of pruning to do in my garden this winter and would like some advice on how to force some of the branches into flower? — Patty Harris, Riverwoods. Winter is a long ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Last week I wrote about Lantana, cape plumbago, and yellow bells for color in your gardens all summer and into fall. This week I’ll add three more shrubs that require little maintenance, are water ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is finally here! Everywhere you look, one can find some spring color around. Some of the first plants to peek out of the ground are spring-flowering bulbs like crocus, ...

A wide array of flowering plants will bloom when grown indoors. Match the plant to the growing conditions and your maintenance style.