If you love growing native plants in your container garden, you probably like to look for species or cultivars that are a little more compact in growth, to make them easier to maintain. While you ...

In the early days of my quest to create a mixed border with perennials and shrubs, ninebark was relatively low on my list of “must-have” shrubs.

Flowering bushes add elegance and sophistication to gardens and lawns. After all, who doesn't love a pop of color amid the monotony of all that greenery? While they may seem daunting, especially if ...

One of my favorite native flowering shrubs is Pacific ninebark, Physocarpus capitatus. This wonderful pollinator plant that is native to Northern California can be found throughout Humboldt County.