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Top 10 dwarf shrubs for containers

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.
Easy-to-grow shrubs for small gardens and containers include dwarf varieties, flowering shrubs, and compact evergreens such ...
Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...
Patio Lavatera ‘Barnsley Baby’ provides patio perfect pink flowers, despite a compact size, in fact, you won’t believe the abundant show of blooms in such an appealing shade of pink. The blooms of ...
The old adage is that “if it blooms in the late summer or fall, you dig and divide it in late winter or very early spring.” ...
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 ...
A practical guide to blending fruits, vegetables, and herbs with ornamental plants in Indian gardens to boost freshness, ...
Siding, whether it's damaged, dirty, mismatched, or even just starkly plain, doesn't need to be an eyesore. Hide it with this ...
Many plants—including perennial shrubs, bushes, and trees—should be pruned in late winter to ensure they’re healthy and able ...
Sustainability is becoming more important in home and garden design. One sustainable garden trend brings green spaces vertical. Here's what it is.
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a beloved choice for many North American gardeners, known for its stunning summer ...
First impressions matter and the sidewalk garden outside your property says it all! Here’s how to  take yours up a notch.