Our gardens might be winding down for the winter, but if you miss the sight of flowers in your garden, there's a loophole: a few autumn-flowering shrubs can work wonders at this time of the year.

But beginning gardeners need a few sure things, plants that are easy to grow and maintain, and that will give them the confidence to move on to greater challenges. Check out these 25 garden gimmes ...

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Plant CO2 uptake rises by nearly one third in new global estimates Date: October 21, 2024 Source: DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summary: Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more ...

This deciduous native plant is naturally suited to shade gardens. The gorgeous upright panicles of fragrant flowers appear in mid to late summer, attracting pollinators such as butterflies. Also known ...

Unlike fair-weather flowers or deciduous plants that lose their leaves in winter, evergreen shrubs retain their foliage, providing a lush liveliness that brightens up outdoor space regardless of ...