These shrubs bloom on old wood, so June pruning encourages plenty of fresh stems that will carry flowers next spring. Remove ...

Touch of Gold® Holly grows in a tidy mound that requires no pruning to maintain. Compact and endlessly charming, Touch of Gold® Holly shines year-round with brilliant golden foliage that illuminates ...

Lots of people love hydrangeas, but some types can be a bit finicky. Broadleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla) hydrangeas might lose buds after cold winters or develop powdery mildew, and many hydrangeas can ...

GALVESTON, TX — Harris L. “Shrub” Kempner, Jr. was born February 8, 1940, in Galveston, Texas and passed away August 9, 2025, at his home on the Island. He left his mark on the world through his ...

These summer standouts bring unstoppable flower power to the garden so there’s never a dull moment. With sunny yellow blooms and a compact form, Lydia™ Tecoma brings a touch of the tropics to gardens ...

Plumeria is mildly toxic to humans and pets, so keep the plant out of reach of curious children and companion animals. In USDA Zones 10–11, plant plumeria outside. Select an area with ample space for ...

These alternatives will attract birds to your landscape for shelter and food without harming the environment. Judy is a landscape designer, gardener, and writer who writes about landscape and garden ...

Your hard work in the garden will definitely pay off with these long-blooming beauties. A longtime garden favorite for many reasons, hydrangeas often continue to bloom long after other flowering ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. As a beginner gardener, I set out on a mission this spring to find a flowering ...

This diagram shows the four layers of rainforest vegetation and the amount of sunlight that each one receives: ...