As planting season approaches, gardeners everywhere are contemplating ways to improve their landscapes. Spirea is a remarkably versatile, low-maintenance shrub prized for its graceful, arching or ...

Most people can recognize a maple or an oak tree. If you start talking about lilacs or roses, one s mind may begin to stroll through the gardens of their past. Another group of plants that people know ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. white spirea flowers Spirea, or spiraea, are popular perennial shrubs with pretty blooms in spring and summer. They're generally ...

If you don't have space for a full garden, or you just prefer the convenience of containers, try these easy-to-grow perennials that thrive in pots.

Spirea (Spiraea spp.) is a shrub that's hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8, though some of them can tolerate a wider range of regions. There are several varieties, and depending on which one you get, they can ...

I recently ran across some information that I wish I had known about 10 years ago and thought it would be a good idea to share it with you. It was a plant care guide for ‘Sem’ Ash Leaf Spirea. When I ...

Photo by Len Lindstrand III Dense foliage and large flower clusters make Douglas spiraea attractive to many wildlife species. Photo by Len Lindstrand III Douglas spiraea has an open habit and can form ...

The National Garden Bureau has designated 2023 the Year of the Spirea, and the Garden Guy could not be happier. There is a spirea that is a landscape asset from spring through dormancy, but there is a ...

If you are looking to add a shrub that has dramatic color, you need to look at Double Play Candy Corn Spirea. This spirea is not like any other that I have seen. The new leaves are orange-red in the ...

What: Spiraea japonica “Walbuma” is a small, deciduous shrub. It bursts out in color in early spring revealing twigs covered in brilliant orange-yellow new growth. The foliage color softens to orange ...

From attracting pollinators to repelling pests, companion plants can benefit the crepe myrtles in your yard. And you'll add color and texture for more impact.