Plants May 28, 2026
Hydrangeas: Care and Growing Guide
Hydrangeas fail to bloom when pruned at the wrong time. This guide covers the 4 main types, pruning timing by zone, and solving common bloom problems.
Trees & Shrubs
Shade trees, flowering shrubs, evergreens, and hedges for US yards, with mature sizes and zone hardiness.
Trees and shrubs are the longest-term plants in any yard. A shade tree can outlive the person who plants it. Picking the right one means looking past the nursery pot to the plant's mature height and spread.
Evergreens give year-round structure and privacy. Deciduous shrubs trade winter leaves for bigger flowers. Knowing whether a shrub blooms on old or new wood tells you when to prune without cutting off next year's flowers.
Plants May 30, 2026
Limelight Hydrangea Care Guide
Limelight hydrangea blooms reliably in Zones 3–9 and tolerates full sun. This guide covers pruning timing, size control, and fall color in US gardens.
Plants May 31, 2026
Bobo Hydrangea: Care and Growing Guide
Bobo hydrangea stays under 3 feet tall and blooms on new wood in Zones 3–8. Learn how to plant, prune, and maintain this compact panicle type.
Plants June 6, 2026
Oakleaf Hydrangea: Care and Growing Guide
Oakleaf hydrangeas bloom in June and deliver four-season interest: flowers, fall color, and exfoliating bark. Full care guide for US Zones 5–9.
Plants June 9, 2026
Azalea Plant: Care and Growing Guide
Azalea plants bloom in spring across USDA Zones 4–9. This guide covers soil pH, pruning timing, variety selection, and why azaleas fail in most US yards.
Plants May 28, 2026
Flowering Bushes: Care and Growing Guide
The best flowering bushes for US yards bloom spring through fall. This guide covers 20 species by zone, sun, and size with pruning timing for each.
Plants May 31, 2026
Rose of Sharon: Care and Growing Guide
Rose of Sharon blooms July through October in Zones 5–8, filling the late-summer gap when other shrubs have stopped. Learn to plant and prune it.
Plants June 1, 2026
Evergreen Shrubs: Care and Growing Guide
Evergreen shrubs give US gardens year-round structure in Zones 4–9. This guide covers top varieties, planting, pruning, and privacy screening.
Plants June 5, 2026
Boxwood: Care and Growing Guide
Boxwoods are the most-planted evergreen shrubs in US gardens. Learn to plant, prune, and protect them from blight and boxwood borer in this care guide.
Plants June 3, 2026
Green Mountain Boxwood: Growing Guide
Green Mountain boxwood grows 5–6 ft tall in a natural pyramid with almost no pruning. This guide covers zones, spacing, problems, and US care tips.
Plants May 29, 2026
Blue Point Juniper
Blue Point Juniper is a dense columnar evergreen for full sun in Zones 4–9. Covers planting, spacing, pruning, and deer resistance in US yards.
Plants June 3, 2026
Taylor Juniper: Care and Growing Guide
Taylor juniper reaches 20–30 ft tall and just 3–5 ft wide. This care guide covers planting, spacing, best uses, and growing tips for USDA Zones 3–9.
Plants May 30, 2026
Red Twig Dogwood: Care Guide
Red twig dogwood delivers vivid coral-red stems through the coldest US winters. Learn how to site, plant, prune, and keep the color bright year-round.
Wildlife June 3, 2026
Butterfly Bush: Care and Growing Guide
Butterfly bush blooms July through frost, attracting butterflies with rich nectar. Learn to grow, prune, and pick non-invasive US varieties.
Plants May 30, 2026
Japanese Maple: Care and Growing
Japanese maples offer striking fall color and graceful form. Learn which variety fits your zone, how to plant, prune, and solve common problems.
Plants June 8, 2026
Forest Pansy Redbud: Care Guide
Forest Pansy redbud offers heart-shaped purple leaves and magenta spring blooms for Zones 5–9. Learn how to plant, prune, and care for it in US yards.
Plants June 2, 2026
Clematis: Care and Growing Guide
Clematis is the most-sold flowering vine in the US, with 300+ species for Zones 3–9. Learn pruning groups, planting depth, and best US varieties here.
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