Fragrant Sumac, Rhus trilobata*: Medium-size deciduous shrub for fall color* Rhus trilobata, with the common names fragrant sumac or skunkbush sumac, is a native shrub with gorgeous fall foliage.

An arid garden area with lots of different ground cover plants - Brebca/Getty Images While you might think of plants that spread through underground rhizomes or above-ground stolons as making the ...

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

When we discussed plants that could replace boxwoods and other hedge type plants that were hit by the freeze, we narrowed it down to six. Following are the final three. Turk’s Cap: Turk’s Cap ...

A simple method to attract more songbirds to your yard is to plant more things that they enjoy, like shrubs with delicious berries. Firethorn (Pyracantha spp.) is a genus of broadleaf evergreen shrubs ...

I am looking for an inexpensive and easy-to-grow shrub or ground cover to fill in a large area between my garage and a fence. This area is on the side of my yard and not very visible, so flowers are ...

In a perfect world, every plant would have all the sun and moisture it needs. But if your summer garden has spots where the sun doesn't shine in the summer, thanks to mature trees or north-facing ...

What’s that red in the woods? Sumac, most likely. “It’s a harbinger,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic Manager at The Morton Arboretum. “When you see those first scarlet sumac leaves, you know autumn ...

If you live in a relatively dry climate or want to develop an easy-to-maintain landscape, consider shrubs that are highly tolerant to drought. Some of the hardiest shrubs are those that can take ...