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 ...

Dan Gill is extension horticulturist with the LSU Ag Center. Here he answers gardening questions from Times-Picayune readers. If you have a question, send email to [email protected]. Please ...

There has been lots of discussion about the damage to plants from the Valentine’s Week Freeze. Among the plants subjected to the most damage were xylosma, oleander, boxwood, Japanese plum (loquat), ...

It is a good time to plant shrubs. When selecting shrubs for the landscape, pick the right size to fit the location where you are placing it. The size considered needs to be the final size, not the ...

Dwarf Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria cultivars): Indestructible is a good description for this evergreen native shrub. Dwarf yaupons make neat, dome-shaped plants about 3 feet tall and wide, densely ...

Pittosporums are well known as hardy, no-fuss shrubs, be that as a screening plant or a hedge. Outside of a few varieties, such as the lovely 'Marjorie Channon,' they are not as a whole on people's ...

After many years of pruning ligustrum arborvitae and spreading juniper from the front door, homeowners have come to realize and appreciate advantages of dwarf plants. In search of replacements for ...

This week, my golden raintree has been flowering. In the morning, if you stand near it you will hear buzzing. The honeybees are taking advantage of the pollen and nectar the tree provides. Most people ...