What: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry, or berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Concorde, was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges as ...

One outstanding shrub choice for spring color is the barberry. Not only do these offer us showy spring flowers, they also provide us with numerous foliage color options and growth habits. All thrive ...

Japanese barberry has become a mainstay of Pennsylvania landscaping because it is uninhibited by weather, poor soil or natural predators. But, for those same reasons, a panel of agriculture experts is ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A: A myriad of choices come ...

It used to be that everything came in “supersize” — from extra-large boxes of cereal to cars the size of whales to homes on half-acre lots, and more. Today, of course, it seems like everything is ...

I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...

High summer is no time for revamping the yard; that requires the freshness of spring. No, what's called for now is the small-scale project, something that demands more artistry than energy, more ...

Were are planting suggestions from the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, Rolling Meadows. Remember that these trees and shrubs must be ...

Whether planted for privacy, as a wind buffer or to outline a planting bed, evergreen shrubs can be useful plants to hide problem areas and define garden spaces. Selecting the right shrub for each ...

Versatile and attractive year-round, heavenly bamboo has carved out its place in Northwest gardens. No need to fear Nandina , either. Although it resembles bamboo – hence, its name -- it belongs to ...