Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

I thought about titling this column "A Shrub for All Seasons." It would be kind of a verbal take off the "Man for All Seasons ...

Deer have an aversion to plants that are overly fragrant, fuzzy, thorny, or poisonous, explains Alex Kantor, owner at Perfect Plants Nursery. The Bridal Wreath Spirea shrub—a low-maintenance plant ...

If you are looking to add a shrub that has dramatic color, you need to look at Double Play Candy Corn Spirea. This spirea is not like any other that I have seen. The new leaves are orange-red in the ...

I recently ran across some information that I wish I had known about 10 years ago and thought it would be a good idea to share it with you. It was a plant care guide for ‘Sem’ Ash Leaf Spirea. When I ...

On a Saturday morning in April, Salem Kiwanis Club volunteers pitched in to plant and mulch 58 spirea bushes at the Salem CHIPS center, beside the Roanoke River Greenway. Pictured here, left to right, ...

Ever since Double Play Candy Corn spirea made its debut, it has been slaying dragons or naysayers regarding its abilities.

As I was trimming spirea bushes this year, I was pleased to see several odd shaped “growths” on various branches. These are the egg cases, or ootheca, for the “praying mantis,” a member of the ...

After a long winter, there is an amazing amount of pruning to do. When to prune shrubs is determined by when they bloom. Shrubs that bloom in summer, anytime from June on, such as roses and hydrangeas ...