If you are after a native shrub that you can grow in containers to put on a dazzling year-round show, plus attract pollinators, then look no further than ninebark (Physocarpus). We reveal the key ...

If you are seeking an attractive, low-maintenance native shrub that entices pollinators to your garden, then Physocarpus opulifolius, or Ninebark, might be the plant for you. Its foliage, abundant ...

I have several species of ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) in my landscape, including the native. I also have Diabolo and Ginger Wine varieties, which are my favorites. They both have wonderful ...

May is the month when the open landscape of winter and spring is filled in. The hard edges have been softened by layer upon layer of growth, creating a living Monet canvas. Tending the garden becomes ...

One local nursery suggested that we mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap and 1 gallon of water and spray this mixture on the tops and bottoms of leaves. We wanted to use ...

If you’re looking for drama in big and small spaces, ninebark (Physocarpus) is sure to bewitch you. Ninebark is a tough plant undergoing a makeover, with new varieties entering the marketplace. These ...

Ninebark is a popular shrub used in landscaping, in part due to its colorful foliage and white summer blooms. As its name suggests, however, what really makes this plant unique is the bark that peels ...

Deciduous shrubs — those that lose their leaves each winter — are always sending up new stems at or near ground level. This makes them forgiving plants to prune. New growth, wherever needed, can ...