Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian hawthorn is an evergreen shrub that is adaptable to a variety of locations here.

SALISBURY — Unusually warm weather and, of all things, hail, seems to have many gardeners scratching their heads as to what’s next. Retail garden and farm outlets are very busy with customers ...

Indian hawthorn is — and has been — among Florida’s most ubiquitous landscape shrubs. Despite its common and botanical names (Rhaphiolepis indica), this 3-to-5-foot-tall evergreen species is native to ...

Q: I have an Indian hawthorn hedge planted across the front of my house. The shrubs lost a bunch of leaves last fall, and they still look rough. Any suggestions on how to rejuvenate the hedge? A: ...

Our Indian hawthorn bushes seem to have a disease. They were thriving a few weeks ago, and now they are practically bare. The leaves have spots and are turning red and dropping off. What would you ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - As I am writing this, north Texas is now 16 months removed from the Great Freeze of February '21. Just as a reminder, on Feb. 16th, 2021, the official low at the DFW hit ...

I am often asked, ‘When is the best time to prune shrubs?’ My first tip is to choose shrubs that don’t need frequent pruning. Select dwarf shrubs for around the home that grow to about three to four ...

Would you please discuss hawthorns -- the green bushes that are planted in medians in several subdivisions? This winter they had beautiful blue berries on them. My home has four large windows in front ...

Persistent wet weather is creating conditions for Entomosporium leaf spot to make an appearance in Louisiana. Caused by the fungus Entomosporium mespili, it’s a common disease of various woody ...