Whether you just moved into a new house or you want to refresh your outdoor space in a hurry, fast-growing shrubs should be key parts of your landscaping plan. There are so many different types of ...

Several hydrangea species are fast-growing, including panicle hydrangea. But it’s hard to beat smooth hydrangea, which can be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You don’t need a fence to maintain your privacy when you can block your nosy next-door neighbor from peering into your yard with ...

There are plenty of fast-growing flowering shrubs that can add attractive foliage and blossoms to your garden while giving you privacy, and as a master gardener, I've made a list of those that will ...

Abelias first came to the United States in the early 1900s from eastern Asia and Mexico, and they have been garden favorites since that time. These are sturdy plants that grow best in full sun to part ...

Do you have a yard that goes from summer green to boring brown to winter gray? Color it up with shrubs. “The right ones can really light up a yard in autumn, and they don’t take as long to grow up as ...

Ever walk through a garden that just feels alive and inviting? The secret might be in how the space uses height. Adding vertical elements and layering plants can transform even the smallest outdoor ...

Jim Putnam is the plant expert from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Mary Phillips is the head of native plant habitat strategy/certifications at the National Wildlife Federation. Janet Sluis is ...