How and When to Prune Lilacs to Get Tons of Flowers
These must-know techniques and tips on how and when to prune lilacs will reward you with plenty of fragrant flowers from these popular shrubs.
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Trees, Shrubs & Vines
How and When to Prune Rhododendrons
Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers.
How to Plant and Grow Climbing Hydrangea
Learn how to grow climbing hydrangeas, a vine with aerial roots that attach to walls and fences, and even grow up the side of a large tree.
9 Stunning Blue Hydrangeas for Your Garden
These are some of the best blue hydrangeas for your garden, plus learn how to keep them blue year after year.
How to Plant and Grow Weigela
Learn to grow weigela, which comes in various sizes, shapes, and colors. They grow quickly so you'll have a beautiful shrub very soon after planting.
Yes, You Can Grow Magnolia Trees in Pots—Here’s How to Succeed
With a big planter and a small variety, here’s how to grow a magnolia in a pot.
How to Build a Living Fence for Privacy and Beauty
An espalier is a living fence created by training small trees into decorative patterns. Here's how to create one in your yard.
18 Small Hydrangeas that Won't Overgrow Your Space
These spectacular small hydrangea varieties fit into even the most compact garden.
How to Plant and Grow Yew Shrub
Yew shrubs make excellent hedges and can stand up to almost anything, but yews are extremely toxic if eaten.
11 Best Deer-Resistant Shrubs for Avoiding Browsing Damage
No plant is completely safe, but these deer resistant shrubs tend to be low on the menu for hoofed garden visitors.
How to Plant Balled-and-Burlapped Trees & Shrubs
Fill out your garden with our how-to on planting trees with burlap fabric and balled root systems. Learn how to make sure that these hardy trees transplant successfully.
8 Outstanding Hydrangeas from the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden
Discover the best types of hydrangeas growing in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. These hydrangeas stood out for special qualities such as early bloom, leaf color, and compact size.
Hydrangeas Not Blooming? 7 Reasons Why and How to Fix the Problem
Hydrangeas not blooming can be a frustrating problem for gardeners. These straightforward tips will promote tons of long-lasting flowers.
How To Plant and Grow Pistachio Trees
Learn how to plant and grow your own pistachio trees. Discover how and when to plant and how to take of the trees right in your own backyard.
6 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Crape Myrtle Trees Correctly
Use these tips on pruning crape myrtle to ensure you trim with precision, enhancing the health and vibrancy of this flowering tree.
When Do Leaves Change Color This Year?
When do leaves change color? This autumn foliage map shows where and when to expect peak fall tree colors this autumn.
How to Plant and Grow Trifoliate Orange
Find out what you need to know about growing trifoliate orange, including when to harvest the sour, juicy fruits and where they're invasive.
How-to Select Trees by Shape
You don't have to be a tree expert to pick a tree by shape. Whether you want a cone-shaped tree or a tree with horizontal branches, we have trees for you.
10 Best Trees with White Flowers to Brighten Up Your Landscape
Use these trees with white flowers to add elegance and romance to your front yard.
25 Best Evergreen Trees for Privacy and Year-Round Greenery
Use these evergreen trees as living privacy screens or focal points in your landscape that stay green through the seasons.