Willows are a popular landscaping tree that adds beauty and elegance to your garden. They are also one of the best trees for ...

Key Points Hydrangeas thrive in part shade, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture.Plants that are sun-loving, ...

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into the ground.

In this video, learn everything you need to know about astilbe, a flowering plant known for its tall feathery blossoms that can brighten up any garden. In summer months the colorful blooms show a ...

Plant hunters brought the plant to England in the early 1800s, and eventually to American gardens. Thus, though the astilbe is a nonnative plant, American gardeners have grown it for almost 200 years.

Q. My astilbe plants “crisped up” very early this summer. Are they susceptible to an insect or disease problem I should be aware of?–Jacob Solomon, Park RidgeA. There are many cultivars of ...

Q. For the past two years my astilbe plants have had plenty of leaves and have also produced tall flower stems. These stems have many buds on them but they don’t open. The buds look brown all ...

This astilbe plant has dried and curled to a crisp in dry soil and unrelenting hot days. Lawns are also “smart” enough to go brown and dormant in a hot, dry spell.

Q. Can you recommend some interesting shrubs or perennials for a shady location? — Jennifer Nargini, Chicago A. Selections for unique lowlight-loving shrubs and perennials are limited, but th… ...

I have a large planting of astilbe in three separate colors. I do not know when and how to split these plants, which are solid in the garden, in a space of about 3 feet by 3 feet.

Light: Partial sun to partial shade Height: 24 to 30 inches Spread: 18 to 24 inches USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Origin: Asia A tried and beautiful perennial for the semi-shade garden is as… ...

I planted a 3-foot purple astilbe called astilbe ‘Superba’ in a row along the house. Today that group of astilbes looks fine, and, since this plant is not invasive, it has not taken over the area.