Reaching between 1 foot and 2 feet in both height and spread, this shrub works well in a middle front yard garden placement, between larger shrubs or small trees and flowers or ground cover.

Foundation shrubs are ... other and the house. We know that quart-sized plant looks tiny now, but in a few years, it can create a maintenance nightmare! Overgrown is never a good look, so save ...

It’s also one of few shrubs that tolerates mostly shade. This ground-hugging evergreen with a blue-green color and fine texture works well at the front of borders or to hold pesky hillsides in ...

Everyone wants good curb appeal. Whether you’re selling a property or just enjoy having a home that looks nice from all ...

I’m looking for some small shrubs that bloom during the summer to plant in front of the house. I would like for them to be low maintenance. That area is well-draining and it gets sun starting ...

Use similar plants, shapes, or colors to create a harmonious and visually pleasing composition. When designing the ...

Q: I want to plant a 4-foot hedge in front of a climbing rose. The plants should have thin branches so I can use a hedge clipper to shape it. — B.S., La Porte Kathy Huber has worked for the ...

and plant shrubs at least one full width away from each other and the house. We know that quart-sized plant looks tiny now, but in a few years, it can create a maintenance nightmare! Overgrown is ...

And double check its mature size: You don’t want to plant a shrub that’s going to get humongous up against your house, covering windows or becoming a maintenance nightmare. RELATED: The 15 Best ...