Emma Fell, head of horticulture at Hillier, recommends Photinia fraseri “Red Robin” for our list of fast-growing shrubs.

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When you want vertical appeal in your garden, consider this evergreen climbing plant, offering year-round greenery and showy ...

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Shrubs are the backbone of a brilliantly blooming garden. While most folks just reach for flowers to inject colour, foliage can steal the show – and for far longer. From rich reds to zesty yellows, ...

Bob Erlich, an Evergreen Park resident, has devoted his retirement years to promoting and caring for butterflies — and ...

A SAVVY woman has totally transformed her wooden fence thanks to a very affordable buy. So if you’re looking to add style to your outside space without breaking the bank, then you’ve come to the ...

Trimming hedges too early in the season can cause its own set of issues. "If you trim shrubs too early in the season, you can ...

Bugleweed ( Ajuga) is a perennial ground cover that tolerates all light levels, but grows rapidly in areas with partial shade ...

Shrubs with pretty flowers but a bad reputation include the aptly named stinking viburnum, the poisonous firethorn, and the ...

From 'Echo Heaven Scent' to 'Frostproof,' here are the gardenia varieties that can tolerate more summer heat and winter cold ...