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.

Nobody enjoys mowing a steep lawn. Transform this hillside with terraced beds on both sides of stone stairs rather than turf grass. For year-round texture and color, fill the tiers with ...

Nobody enjoys wrestling with a steep lawn. Transform this hillside with terraced planting beds along rough stone stairs rather than turf grass. For year-round texture and color, fill the tiers with ...