Planting

Chinese abelia is a butterfly magnet. It’s widely adapted, easy to grow and suitable for almost any garden. In late summer the Chinese abelia produces a profusion of blooms attracting these flying flowers from throughout the neighborhood.

You’ve spent good money on your shrubs – don’t throw it all away with improper planting techniques. Determining the best spot for your woody ornamentals and knowing the proper way to plant a shrub hedge is the best way to get your garden off to a healthy start.

The right shrub in the right pot can fill nearly any gardening role you may need, from a temporary screen to a blooming accent. Learn some tips on using containerized shrubs around the garden, as well as the easy steps to planting them.

A thriving shrub planting starts with a well-prepared garden bed. Give your new woody ornamentals the best start they can get by amending the soil before you plant shrubs. Here are the simple steps to properly prepping planting beds.

Knowing what you want – and need – from your shrub is an important step in plant selection. Here are a few questions to consider when picking a shrub, as well as some planting tips.

Sometimes you have to move a tree or shrub to a new spot in your yard – the trick is to do it properly. Follow this step-by-step guide to relocating woody ornamental plants, and get your transplant off to a great start in its new location.