When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

Note: Cotoneaster lacteus, mentioned below, has been recognized as an invasive species that threatens California’s native plant communities. For more, see the Invasive Plant Council (cal-ipc.org).

Cotoneaster – pronounced koh toe nee ASS ter, many pronounce it Cotton Easter. There are numerous species of this evergreen plant, but I believe this one is the rockspray cotoneaster which can serve ...

LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) - At a secret location in the Welsh countryside, naturalists have planted 30 young specimens of a once-common plant that has been collected - and nibbled - almost to ...