A gardening expert said that planting ground cover plants can suppress weeds while also providing year-round greenery - and ...

From the Amen Corner of Augusta National to Mobile's Azalea Trail, Southerners can't get enough of azaleas. The candy-colored blooms profusely dot the landscape each spring on well-fertilized shrubs.

With that in mind, here’s a little shortlist of exceptionally reliable, versatile ornamental shrubs for the spring garden.

Providing the backbone of the garden in summer and a stark beauty in winter, small-leaved evergreens are invaluable. Hazel ...