Q: What type of shrub is in the photo? We’d like to trim it. Any suggestions? — Ken and Jenny Rustad. A: The red-flowered shrub is weigela, probably the popular cultivar Red Prince. There are various ...

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Winter is usually a quiet time for most gardens, with many plants and trees in their dormant phase. However, there are some things you can do during the winter to get ready for spring. One garden task ...

When you’re venturing in the woods or your own backyard vegetable garden, it’s likely that you’ll come across plants or flowers that you’re not aware of. While a traditional solution would be to get a ...

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