Growing an evergreen hedge
Choosing evergreen shrubs to grow as a hedge is often a great solution to cut off curious onlookers or simply to mark the limits of a garden.
Holly
Christmas is right around the corner when the crimson-colored berries appear. Evergreen pointy leaves weave into wreaths… a joy to behold!
Holly, holler if it pricks you!
Holly is a shrub that grows in the wild in most areas of the world.
New year’s plants, symbols of luck and long life
Which ornamental plants are rooted in history and culture, traditionally planted in the garden or hosted
Yaupon holly, bring the grand old South to your garden
Yaupon holly, also simply called “yaupon“, is a shrub that has been planted in homes along the Gulf of Mexico and
Very ornamental berry shrubs
Winter isn’t the season where our gardens bear the most flowers, but it still has every chance of boasting very nice colors with berry shrubs.
Butcher’s broom, dots of red berries even in shade
With its cute, well-formed leaves and bright red berries, Butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) excels at filling in small shrub beds in shady
Magical holly!
Not only do elves and fairies hide in its branches. Birds do, too! They build their nest in it to protect their offspring
Dwarf yaupon, a cute shrub that is easy to keep small
Dwarf yaupon is a resilient shrub that is perfect for small gardens.
Inspiration for colorful winter planters and garden boxes
Weather is drab and gray – isn’t that a good reason to battle the droopy mood with color-packed winter planters?
5 shrubs that birds find inviting in the garden
Here are 5 ideas of shrubs that birds love using for shelter. Each one is a dream come true for wild birds, helping them survive the cold season and hide out from foul weather.
Dwarf Yaupon holly, a colorful berry shrub
Dwarf yaupon holly is a special variety of yaupon. Its leaves aren’t as prickly
Yaupon, a tea tree native to North America
Yaupon is a shrubby tree of the holly family. Native Americans used it to brew battle tea
Ilex vomitoria, a landscaping shrub that doubles as a tea provider
Ilex vomitoria is a herbal shrub that boasts fascinating properties when drunk
Christmas and New year, 3 easy floral arrangement ideas
Preparing a beautiful table with flower arrangements when receiving guests for feasts like Christmas and New Year is quite a challenging exercise.
