Flowering bushes add elegance and sophistication to gardens and lawns. After all, who doesn't love a pop of color amid the ...

Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment. And it’s good ...

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

A member of the rose family Rosaceae and the genus Chaenomeles, the flowering quince is native to Southeast Asia. Here in California, it seems to be sort of a "heritage shrub," part of many a pioneer ...

Growing flowering shrubs in the garden attracts pollinators, such as birds, butterflies, bees, moths, and more. It also provides them with important food sources while offering you an unexpected ...

Plant Heritage’s ‘Threatened Plant of the Year’ returns this February for 2025, with gardeners urged to submit rare or ...

Cut branches of forsythia, pussy willow, crabapple, quince and other early spring-flowering plants to force blooms indoors. Place cut stems in warm water and set in a cool location. Work on your ...

There are several flowering ornamental quince shrubs (Chaenomeles speciosa), and while some may produce small fruits, these are not really quince fruit trees (Cydonia oblonga). These vigorous ...

Horticultural conservation charity Plant Heritage is calling for people in Shropshire to take part in their Threatened Plant ...

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and ...