Gardener Pick

10 Shrubs for New England That Thrive Year-Round

New England gardens have a special kind of charm: crisp winters, bright springs, and summers that make blooms feel like …

I swear the best yards in my neighborhood don’t start with a big fancy fountain. They start with one tiny …

Choosing shrubs for Maine is easier (and more rewarding) when you start with natives that already understand our winters, short …

If you garden in the Bayou State, you already know the rules: heat, humidity, sudden downpours, and long summers. The …

If you want shrubs for Kentucky that thrive with less fuss, start with native species. They’re already tuned to Kentucky’s …

If you garden in Iowa, you already know the “secret handshake” of Midwestern landscaping: cold winters, hot summers, wind, and …

Indiana’s seasons can feel like four different gardens in one year—icy wind in winter, sudden warm-ups in spring, humid summers, …

If you’re choosing shrubs for Illinois, you need plants that can handle hot, humid summers, freezing winters, and the occasional …

If you garden in Idaho, you already know the pattern: bright summer sun, low humidity, and winters that test every …

Hawaii’s climate rewards gardeners who choose plants that love warmth, sun, humidity, and salty breezes. If you’re planning a hedge …