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Roses are some of the hardiest and most resilient plants in the garden, but they can still suffer at the hands of harsh ...

There are other options that may meet most of your preferences, including native trees such as cottonwood, basswood, river ...

Jackie French is an Australian author, historian, ecologist and honourary wombat (part time), 2014-2015 Australian Children' ...

Learn how to grow and care for Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, a compact variety of Japanese cedar. Get to know the ideal light, ...

Cold temperatures alone doesn't necessarily damage roses, but rather the freeze-and-thaw cycles throughout the winter.

Cypress or cedar mulches are also great alternatives to colored mulch ... A large white multiflora rose bush grows in a yard ...

Winter can give roses a tough time so there are a few tasks that need to be done now to prepare these beauties for the colder ...

Cultivating blackberry bushes in your backyard is a fruitful experience, offering fresh berries and promoting biodiversity in ...

As the growing season ends, you may think your window to plant bushes and trees has closed. Fret not. Here are some options ...