In November, not much shines brighter in a garden than fall-flowering cassia. The large, semi-evergreen shrubs are smothered in bright-yellow, pea-shaped blooms. Planted in front yards, they can stop ...

Noted for its maple-like leaves, the beautiful yellow flowering maple or Abutilon hybridum is not really a maple at all. This broadleaf evergreen is in the Abutilon genus that includes more than 100 ...

Ever wonder how a few plants can transform your garden into a colorful paradise? Adding flowering shrubs to your landscape ...

A height over 6 feet and dense foliage are basic requirements for a privacy hedge. Favorite plants include: -- Yew: Its decent height and dense growth makes it a great evergreen hedge. Some varieties ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to landscaping, choosing the type of plants you want can be difficult. Sure, you can ornament your garden with ...

When it comes to creating a sense of privacy in your garden or yard, a living wall composed of closely planted shrubs forms a green barrier with substance and style. What better way to hide buildings, ...

Whenever someone says yellow flowers and winter time in the same sentence, I immediately think of forsythia or mahonia as the two most likely choices (yes, witch hazel has yellow flowers but they are ...

'Diabolo' ninebark, rear, and Little Henry Virginia sweetspire, front, are both native shrubs that bloom in spring and turn brilliant foliage colors in fall, as shown here. When Kathleen Salisbury ...

There's something about the color yellow that is instantly uplifting. Yellow is one of the four primary colors. For many people, it is associated with joy, optimism, warmth, and inspiration. Many ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

If your yard is known for standing water and occasional draining problems, you're limited in what you can plant. Thankfully ...