This time of year, sales of poinsettia plants are second only to Christmas trees. Both are definitely part of the seasonal décor for those who celebrate this winter holiday. Though the fir relatives ...

Visitors are often surprised to learn that we have a snow capped mountain here on the Big Island in winter. We delight in telling tales of locals hauling pickup trucks full of snow to the beach for a ...

Let us start with the good. Overall snow cover is a good thing for plants — not just perennials, bulbs and groundcovers, but also root systems of trees and shrubs. Snow provides insulation from ...

Key Points Prune shrubs in fall only after frost when they’ve gone dormant.Avoid heavy cuts early since fall pruning triggers ...

Q. I have a snowball bush that was defoliated last year by an insect. How can I prevent it from happening again this year? — P.C., Shandalee A. The shrub snowball bush, or European cranberry bush ...

Every year, starting about now and through the summer, I get the same question: “Where can I get a snowball bush?” This question is confounding, as the person asking the question is using the same ...

The pipes, the car, the driveway, the front steps – dreamy white snow causes these things to freeze, break, stall and become slipping hazards. But what about your landscaping? Can snow damage trees ...

A snowball bush is a common name for a snowball viburnum, named for its large, spherical white flowers that bloom in spring. It makes an excellent, showy shrub for a flower bed, and regular pruning ...

Question: Are snowball bushes the same thing as hydrangeas? I think they are, but my friend thinks they are different plants. Answer: Common names can be a bit misleading, and there actually are two ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Minh Hoang Cong / 500px A snowball bush is a common name for a snowball ...