Today's homeowners are gardening in smaller plots than their predecessors and finding it more difficult and expensive to care for massive shrub plantings that quickly outgrow their allotted space.

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

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), nearly two-thirds of new single-family homes are now being built on lots of one ...

Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers, so there are many to choose from. They’ve become trendy and desired. If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the ...

This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Plants boost all gardens with their color, texture, seasonal interest and beauty. It can be a challenge to squeeze more plantings into a small space, so ...

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 ...

TREES AND SHRUBS add structure, color and interest to any landscape. Those with dark leaves play a key role in mixed borders, where their colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with blooms of ...

I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...

In spring, every garden center and parking lot pansy stand tempt winter-weary gardeners with irresistible blooming shrubs in little 1-or 2-gallon pots. But before you plant that forsythia or lilac ...

Hibiscus is in the Malvaceae family of tropical plants and is known worldwide as the poster plant for tropical islands. You can hardly see an advertisement about an island getaway that does not ...

Question: Some of our recently planted dwarf firebush shrubs have developed curled new growths. What is the cause and what can I do? Answer: Uncurl some of the twisted leaves and you are likely to ...