Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Old standbys: Penstemons are notorious draws for ...

Q: I'm looking for a shrub no taller that 5 feet that will do well in afternoon sun, well drained sandy soil, and able to stand some drought. Some flowering would be appreciated also. I've been ...

Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are popular choices in Bay Area gardens, adding abundant cones of bright color during the summer and fall. Their nectar-rich flowers are favorite destinations for ...

Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers, so there are many to choose from. They’ve become trendy and desired. If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the ...

Dwarf evergreens are perfect for maintaining interest in the garden, even in small spaces. Fortunately, there are many attractive species to choose from, all of which retain their foliage during dark ...

Today's homeowners are gardening in smaller plots than their predecessors and finding it more difficult and expensive to care for massive shrub plantings that quickly outgrow their allotted space.