If you are seeking an attractive, low-maintenance native shrub that entices pollinators to your garden, then Physocarpus opulifolius, or Ninebark, might be the plant for you. Its foliage, abundant ...

While bees and butterflies may be welcome visitors in your yard, nosy neighbors and passersby are likely less appreciated. Luckily, there's a North American native shrub that not only makes a great ...

One of our Hoosier shrubs that I’m sure most people, even those who spend a lot of time in the outdoors, do not know exists is the common ninebark. While not a common shrub, this plant that is most ...

Many gardeners are looking to incorporate burgundy and red foliage into their garden, and regrettably the list of these plants is a short one. One such notable shrub is Physocarpus opulifolius ...

FARGO — The good old days weren’t always so good. I don’t miss the outhouse on my grandparents’ farm. And the way the bottle of mercurochrome made our young cuts and owies feel ... I rejoiced when it ...

I have several species of ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) in my landscape, including the native. I also have Diabolo and Ginger Wine varieties, which are my favorites. They both have wonderful ...

If you love growing native plants in your container garden, you probably like to look for species or cultivars that are a little more compact in growth, to make them easier to maintain. While you ...

May is the month when the open landscape of winter and spring is filled in. The hard edges have been softened by layer upon layer of growth, creating a living Monet canvas. Tending the garden becomes ...

If you’re looking for drama in big and small spaces, ninebark (Physocarpus) is sure to bewitch you. Ninebark is a tough plant undergoing a makeover, with new varieties entering the marketplace. These ...

Q: What is this fungus on the leaves of my shrub, and how do I treat it? – Brian K. A: The shrub is a ninebark, which is a common and important landscape shrub, and many different named cultivars are ...

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