We can welcome winter migrating birds to our yards by planting American (native) trees and shrubs to create habitat. Birds need insects, berries and seeds, as well as cover, that native plants offer.

The hardy, aromatic wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) is one of the Lowcountry’s most prolific shrubs. Both attractive and impervious to salt, wind and heat, it is also a popular landscaping ornamental.

Two of my favorite native shrubs are growing next to each other, posing for photos at the Oregon Dunes Overlook just south of Florence. With our dry summers and mild winters, the Oregon Coast is home ...

Q: My research told me that bayberry needs pollination in order to produce berries. How do I find a pollinator for my shrub? A: Bayberries and wax myrtles (both morella, formerly myrica) are native to ...

Now that the holidays have passed and we all could stand to shed a few pounds, what better way to get active than tackling some yard work? Winter is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, giving them ...

It is almost unbelievable, but there is already Christmas inventory on store shelves in Tallahassee. Granted, the holiday is only three and a half months away and those who procrastinate may need the ...