Plant Profile: Oregon Grapeholly (Mahonia aquifolium)
Karen This suckering clump-forming evergreen shrub is native to damp forests from British Columbia to Oregon but grows well in many parts of the country. Slow growing, the shrub is upright…
Herb Garden: Five Beautiful Shrubs for the Dye Garden
You might never dye your own cloth but having an herb garden that features plants historically used in dye making is an interesting and enjoyable endeavor. The colors are usually…
Garden Hedges: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs 1
A broadleaf evergreen hedge keeps it leaves most of the winter and therefore affords a visual barrier all year. This is particularly important if the purpose of the hedge is…