Autumn conjures images of cascading red and gold leaves falling from tree canopies, but shrubs can offer brilliant bursts of color as well. If you want to add striking fall foliage to your yard, some ...

Fall colors arrived a bit earlier than usual this year in Charleston, likely triggered by the dry weather and nighttime temperatures in the 50s two weeks ago. Sweet gum is already yellow-to-purple, ...

The arrival of fall signals the end of peak growing season and a shift from the sizzling heat of summer to cooler temps. Say so long and farewell to your brightest blooms, because now it’s time for ...

Do you have a yard that goes from summer green to boring brown to winter gray? Color it up with shrubs. “The right ones can really light up a yard in autumn, and they don’t take as long to grow up as ...

A plant's genetics are a primary factor in determining its potential for vibrant fall colors. Weather, specifically cool nights and sunny days, helps produce the red pigments in leaves. Healthy, ...

Many home landscapes burst with color in early summer, only to fade into a flat, uninspiring green by midseason or become ...

This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond discusses some of her favorite reliable shrubs to use in the landscape. Also, UT ...

When you’ve been in the business of answering garden questions for 40 some-odd years, a few patterns begin to develop. And seasonal patterns are among the most consistent. “When can I plant my ...