Plant Profile: Oleander (Nerium oleander)
Karen Oleander is an evergreen shrub or small tree and a member of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that also includes blue star (Amsonia), periwinkle (Vinca), and milkweed (Ascelpius). Its native range…
Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Oleander (Nerium oleander)
Oleander is an evergreen shrub or small tree and a member of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that also includes blue star (Amsonia), periwinkle (Vinca), and milkweed (Ascelpius). Its native range…
Drought Tolerant Plants: Flowering Shrubs and Trees
Shrubs and trees are versatile and can add a lot to the garden. They can provide structure, define beds, serve as a backdrop or focal point, add color, create privacy,…
Flowering Shrubs for Containers
Flowering shrubs grown in containers can be used in many ways. They can line a driveway or walk, decorate a swimming pool, patio, deck or terrace, or screen off an…
Garden Hedges: Flowering Shrubs 1
When the weather becomes warm spending time outdoors becomes a pleasure. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than having a garden room bounded by hedges. The hedges can define…
Garden Hedges: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs 1
A broadleaf evergreen hedge keeps it leaves most of the winter and therefore affords a visual barrier all year. This is particularly important if the purpose of the hedge is…
Name This Plant Game: Summer Blooming Shrubs 4
Chuck This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…