A large Daphne shrub in bloom with purple flowers - meunierd/Shutterstock With their attractive fragrance and bright, beautiful flowers, daphne shrubs are a fantastic addition to any garden. Most ...

Q: I have a Daphne odora that has grown over a walkway. I’ve heard they’re temperamental. How far back can I prune it without hurting it? A: Daphne odora is indeed a temperamental shrub. It’s one of ...

Daphne odora ‘Zuiko Nishiki’ was a big hit at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show this year. This new introduction features dark-green leaves and forms a compact 3- to 4-foot-tall shrub. It has a more ...

With all the ice and snow, it may not seem like it, but we’re heading toward to spring and the gardening season. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from ...

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...

You’ve got clippers in hand, a shrub in mind and a gleam in your eye. It’s pruning time. But do you have a plan? Before you clip a stem, know your shrub, said Neil Bell, horticulturist for Oregon ...

Spring is on the way and that means gardening season. You may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.