Q: I have a Daphne odora that has grown over a walkway. I’ve heard they’re temperamental. How far back can I prune it without hurting it? A: Daphne odora is indeed a temperamental shrub. It’s one of ...

Shoe button spirea is another favorite shrub in my yard. Right now it is still in its last stages of a simply gorgeous bloom cycle. Other names it may be called are bridal wreath spirea or popcorn ...

Landscapers usually advise gardeners who are remaking an area in their yard to start with larger "foundation" plants. Shrubs can be used to add texture and form to your garden or they can provide an ...

Spiraea alba (at top) and Spiraea tomentosa, two species related to a popular landscaping plant, could offer new options for gardeners. Download Photo WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Hoping for an alternative ...

Photo by Len Lindstrand III Dense foliage and large flower clusters make Douglas spiraea attractive to many wildlife species. Photo by Len Lindstrand III Douglas spiraea has an open habit and can form ...

Gulzar Khan, Fa-Qi Zhang, Qing-Bo Gao, Peng-Cheng Fu, Rui Xing, Jiu-Li Wang, Hai-Rui Liu and Shi-Long Chen The Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) and adjacent regions comprise an excellent mountainous ...

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