Some cotoneasters, especially evergreens, are fast-growing shrubs and soon make good-sized plants that create impact when in ...

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less-stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...

Clone this pretty flowering shrub by hardwood cuttings over cold months, then plant it in the spring to bring more ...

Those who’ve endured a less-than-perfect layout may be itching to move shrubs around. But proper timing is imperative.

Hedges are a common part of landscapes, useful for creating privacy, screening unsightly views or establishing a barrier. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune They are ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Hedges provide privacy and beauty in landscape design. Many trees are well ...