When it comes to landscaping, evergreens are the savvy gardener’s secret to year-round beauty. Unlike fair-weather flowers or deciduous plants that lose their leaves in winter, evergreen shrubs retain ...

Whether you have a large backyard or a small patch of green to call your own, often our gardens are a space for solace and privacy -- but this isn't always easy to achieve. Tall fences can be ...

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 ...

If you are dreaming of easy-care bushes that provide protection and beauty all year long, consider low maintenance evergreen shrubs. Evergreen shrubs shine in winter and well as summer, providing ...

Do you have a small landscape, but want to add shrubs that will not overgrow the space? It is important to select plants that are suitable for the space and visually appealing. Plants are primarily ...

Dennis, I've appreciated your tips and guidance for years. We live in Red Oak Hills, just west of 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. I need to add a few evergreen trees/shrubs to my woodland, very ...

Often a mania for ripping out and redoing the garden grips us at this time of year, when lawns are brown, plants are tired and we can clearly see what went wrong over the summer. Go ahead and compost ...

Winter gardens often get a bad rap. Snow, frost, and bare branches usually scream “dormant” rather than “dramatic.” But for some shrubs, winter is their time to shine. While most plants retreat into ...

Q: We have lived in the same home for several years. Now two new two-story houses are being built right behind us. We need privacy. What are the best tall evergreen shrubs or small trees to block a ...

High humidity and afternoon showers create the perfect environment for a multitude of problems for home gardeners. While some are having difficulty with insects and diseases, others seem to be ...