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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To ensure your shrubs thrive, read the plant tag or description so you know if it will survive winters in your USDA Hardiness zone ...

Japanese plum yew is an extremely robust conifer. Plants tolerate the heat and humidity of Southern summers and thrive in ...

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Plants can make the area around your house look great, but choose the wrong ones, and you might be setting yourself up for some big issues later on. From cracked foundations to mold buildup and even ...

Evergreen shrubs are the backbone of any garden. Over several years working as a professional gardener, I have found that evergreen domes, hedges, and bushes are just as important as flamboyant ...

While deer-browsing habits are always more aggressive in the winter, this winter and early spring seem to be especially bad. I’ve been hearing from gardeners across the region about how the deer have ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. When properly used, a foundation planting serves definite purposes. It connects the structure with ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. Generally, foundation plantings reflect personal preferences. The owner of a Spanish villa-type ...