A. Mock orange, Philadelphus spp., is a large shrub that flowers April-May. Since the flower buds are produced on the previous year's growth, it's best to prune after the flowering period. Remove ...

There are many smells, good and bad, that trigger my memory. Sweet Mock Orange when in bloom triggers a memory of getting out of school. It has been told to me that the sense of smell is the closest ...

One of the sad things about moving is you can’t always take your favorite plants with you. Especially if they’re growing in your neighbor’s yard. One of my favorite shrubs is the old-fashioned ...

Q: My mother taught me everything there is to know about plants and trees and how to take care of them properly. She is a walking encyclopedia of the outdoors. While visiting her yesterday I saw a ...

For gardeners with limited space, a hearty shrub or small tree that produces fragrant blossoms nearly year-round might be a good choice. Mock orange fills that bill. The common name mock orange is ...

Some plants never lose their charm, and these old-fashioned shrubs prove that classic garden staples can still shine. With their timeless appeal, these shrubs bring structure, texture, and year-round ...

“Every dog has its day” is an expression that originated five centuries ago and was used by Shakespeare in “Hamlet.” It means that every dog, and by implication every human being, has a moment of ...

Q. My sister bought a home in the downtown area north of Lomas late last year. In the backyard there is a shrub that is about 5-foot-tall and in winter looked like a pile of ugly, stiff grey sticks.

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. That is certainly true of three shrubs that offer the wonderful scent of orange flowers and thus have earned the common name mock orange. The ...