No matter how much designers talk about enhancing the interior of a house, when an unwitting neighbor passes by on the street, it is the curb appeal of your home that sets its tone. First impressions ...

Q: I planted several weigela shrubs in front of the house 18 years ago. My neighbors’ vinca has invaded that area. We have a bunch of pretty, large blue rocks and a lot of Mexican pebble rock that the ...

* What it is: A weigela that flowers in fall? This new three-color series of an old-fashioned flowering shrub blooms best in its traditional May time frame, but it also puts out a second lighter but ...

My Wine & Roses Weigela shrubs are leafing out only about 5 % throughout the shrubs. They have been established for about 9 years on the south side of the house. A friend in my community is also ...

Q: I'd like to start a new variegated weigela from a cutting off of a friend's plant. What's the best way to take a piece for regrowing? Would the same principle be valid for all deciduous bushes, ...

Q: I am hoping you can suggest a shrub for me. The area has an eastern exposure and is in light shade throughout the day. We are looking for something in upright form that will grow to be 6 to 8 feet ...

Description: A deciduous, spring-blooming shrub with trumpet-shaped flowers, Weigela florida is a common garden species native to Japan. This member of the honeysuckle family spreads 6 to 9 feet high ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The weigela (Weigela florida) is a delightful spring-flowering shrub. The deciduous plant is easy to grow and tolerates a variety of conditions ...

Q: My Sonic Bloom weigela gets some dead-looking branches every year. I usually cut them below the dead leaves. I have already cut out a lot. Should I, or is this normal leaf drop? It has had the ...

If you want shrubs that offer seasonal impact and reliable performance combined with low maintenance, look to the selection of new and improved flowering shrub varieties from Bloomin’ Easy. I’m a fan ...