Witch hazel (genus Hamamelis) is a large deciduous tree-like shrub that can grow to 15 to 20 feet tall when mature. Much like the dogwood, witch hazel is an understory woody plant that thrives when ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Witch hazel is a fascinating flowering shrub that makes a wonderful addition to your landscape because it ...

Today is the first day of spring, and here in central Ohio, the day will be greeted by some of the first flowers of the new season. Not crocus, daffodils or even hellebores, but the odd-shaped ...

Have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That may seem a strange question, after all, much of the snow has just recently melted. Still, I hope to bring you ideas you may never have ...

Grown for: Showy, fragrant flowers that provide colorful winter interest Foliage: Gray-green leaves that turn yellow-orange in cool weather Cultivars to try: Common witch hazel blooms in fall; Chinese ...

Winter often means dealing with a sparse and dull garden. However, this shrub could be a great way to add some color and ...

Winter hung on this week as we count down until spring. However, this weekend we all can get a peek at spring as the Agri-Plex (formerly Agricultural Hall) at the Allentown Fairgrounds hosts the ...

“Did Mother Nature put a spell on our newly planted witch hazel? This happened in the last couple of days.” — Becky Maganuco, Glencoe It has been a challenging year to get a new garden or even a ...

There are lots of weird and unusual members of the plant and fungi kingdoms — some with spooky names, others with creepy growth habits, and even some with deadly consequences. There are carnivorous ...

So, have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That is a strange question, Eric. After all — much of the snow is gone. Last week I was looking out my backdoor and I saw at least 6 ...

We all need a little help getting through winter. My wife, for instance, is an obligate palm tree person. About 20 years ago, after a few years of trying to convince me that we should head south for a ...