The shrub produces berries that last from fall through winter and can be dangerous for birds to ingest. Grace Cary / Getty Images If you're a bird lover, you likely delight in watching these winged ...

Nandina domestica’s red berries contain cyanide, which is often deadly for birds and pets. Scott Zona Courtesy of the NC Botanical Garden. Winter is often full of muted, dull colors and frigid ...

Pruning is a science and an art. The science part is easy: simply take time to study it. The art comes with experimentation, observation and experience. Some plants do great without much pruning while ...

My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Yes, shrubs that have ...

This time in June is when your roses will be blooming, and with good planning, the naked knees of your rose plants will be hidden behind other flowering perennials. Plants that reseed and are easy to ...

I am often asked, ‘When is the best time to prune shrubs?’ My first tip is to choose shrubs that don’t need frequent pruning. Select dwarf shrubs for around the home that grow to about three to four ...

Winter is often full of muted, dull colors and frigid temperatures. But one common yard bush brings the color back into the dreary season. However, its beauty comes with a price, as it is actually ...