An ornamental evergreen vine, the crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) has showy, two-tone flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The crossvine climbs trees, fences and other structures via tendrils that feature adhesive pads or holdfasts. The crossvine is happiest when it can scale structures and trees. If … Crossvine – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

A bushy evergreen with tiny clusters of yellow flowers, the spurge-laurel is native to the Mediterranean and other regions of Europe. The Daphne laureola is slow-growing and tolerates a range of conditions. It has thick, dark green, glossy leaves with a high ornamental value. Spurge-laurels … Spurge Laurel – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

Aaron’s beard (Hypericum calycinum) is an evergreen shrub worth growing for its beautiful foliage and bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers. This garden favorite is in leaf all year long, while the flowering period happens between June and September, followed by the ripening of the seeds in … Aaron’s Beard – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is an exotic and invasive shrub that can be an excellent addition to the landscape of your garden. Thanks to its high ornamental value, landscape designers adore this plant. In case you are looking for an outstanding shrub that requires surprisingly … Japanese Barberry – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

Rhododendrons are a hardy flowering shrub grown widely throughout North America, Europe and Asia. There are thousands of species of Rhododendron with several points of difference including blooms, height, leaf structure and size but also with many aspects in common. The plant care tips I … Rhododendron – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

Native to North America, the Creeping Oregon Grape is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with bright golden flowers. This Mahonia plant is the proud winner of the Great Plants award, established by the Nebraska Nursery, the Landscape Association, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Ornamental landscape plants … Creeping Oregon Grape – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

Since it’s one of the earliest flowering shrubs, the Jasminum nudiflorum was aptly named winter jasmine. In some areas, the winter jasmine will bloom as early as January. With bright yellow, cherry-like flowers, the winter jasmine certainly brings a spot of warmth and color in … Winter Jasmine – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

With an aggressive growth that can easily spiral out of control, the trumpet vine is often kept as cover for fences, walls and other structures. But the trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is far from being a nuisance in the right hands, especially because of its … Trumpet Vine – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

The Golden currant (Ribes aureum) is a flowering shrub that’s native to North America and grows best in areas abundant in groundwater like areas near creeks or bottom of canyons. In gardens, it’s kept mainly as an ornamental groundcover. Its golden yellow flowers exude a … Golden Currant – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »