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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 ...

According to an old saying, if you’ve properly pruned your shrubs, they shouldn’t look pruned. That’s sage advice — unless, of course, you’re pruning shrubs to look like Donald Duck at Disney World.

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 ...

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 ...

What: Physocarpus opulifolius “Center Glow” is commonly called ninebark. It gets this common name for the attractive, exfoliating bark. Unique foliage color and a rugged disposition are the hallmark ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A large ninebark shrub growing outside a greenhouse - fotografiko eugen/Shutterstock If you love growing native plants in your ...

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 ...