After many years of pruning the ligustrum and arborvitae and spreading juniper from the front door welcome mat, homeowners have come to appreciate dwarf plants. While searching for replacements for ...

Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers, so there are many to choose from. They’ve become trendy and desired. If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the ...

IF YOU’VE EVER been surprised when a supposedly dwarf shrub outgrows its intended footprint in the garden, you’re not alone. Compact burning bush (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’), with growth to 8 to 10 ...

The dwarf nana pomegranate is a small shrub that thrives in hotter climates, and will fit into your home as easily as a ...

If you own or rent a small patch of sun, you can grow apples. So-called dwarf fruit trees, a.k.a. patio apples, are gateway plants for budding urban permaculturists. One of the first things I did when ...

Fresh blueberries don't require acres of space. A compact bush can live on a sunny patio and still fill a bowl with berries each summer, even in city spaces.

Often overlooked as container plants, dwarf shrubs offer seasonal interest, structure and fun in containers of all sizes. There are just a few simple rules to follow. To start with, grow them in ...

Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are popular choices in Bay Area gardens, adding abundant cones of bright color during the summer and fall. Their nectar-rich flowers are favorite destinations for ...