Here’s when it helps—and when it causes more damage.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heavy snow can sometimes build up on shrubs and break branches. Evergreens are especially vulnerable because their needles catch and hold snow that would fall right through the leafless branches of a ...

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 ...