Low-maintenance shrubs are plants that will pretty much take care of themselves without too much human intervention. Choose the right plant for your space and it will thrive in your yard without too ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to finding the best low-maintenance shrub for the front of your house, Dallas-based ...

Ever walk by a neighbor’s garden and wonder how they keep it looking so lush without breaking a sweat? Turns out, you don’t need a green thumb or a ton of spare time to have a yard that looks like it ...

First impressions are important, so a stylish front yard brimming with gorgeous plants can transform what visitors think of your home. Terry Smithson, biodiversity manager and ecologist at the ...

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 ...

Q: We recently pulled out the hollies the builder planted at the front of our home. What would you suggest as replacements in a north/northwest exposure with full sun and well-drained soil? I'm ...

I am often asked to recommend a low-maintenance shrub. Usually, the questioner adds that it needs to be fast growing to quickly provide privacy. Any fast-growing shrub is not going to be low ...

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

Best bets for small shrubs that won't outgrow their welcome. For the front yard makeover on Boston's south shore, the landscape needs new shrubs that won't outgrow the scale of the house. Michael ...