After many years of pruning the ligustrum and arborvitae and spreading juniper from the front door welcome mat, homeowners have come to appreciate dwarf plants. While searching for replacements for ...

Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers, so there are many to choose from. They’ve become trendy and desired. If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the ...

Philip Dark knew exactly what he wanted: a gardenia that could stand up to winter’s cold with blooms that pack a punch. After 10 years of combining breeds that had his ideal qualities, he’s finally ...

The Gardenia genus was named for Scottish physician and naturalist Alexander Garden (1730-1791). In 1754, Garden collected plants and animals and began sending them to the Irish linen merchant and ...

For centuries, gardenias have captured our hearts with their pristine white blooms and intoxicating fragrance. But the unfortunate fact remains that their tropical origins don't always allow for much ...

A gardenia cultivar called Frostproof (Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof') is a Louisiana Super Plant selection. (Courtesy of LSU AgCenter) QUESTION: Can you recommend a treatment for black soot that ...