Witch hazel (genus Hamamelis) is a large deciduous tree-like shrub that can grow to 15 to 20 feet tall when mature. Much like the dogwood, witch hazel is an understory woody plant that thrives when ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Witch hazel is a fascinating flowering shrub that makes a wonderful addition to your landscape because it ...

So, have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That is a strange question, Eric. After all — much of the snow is gone. Last week I was looking out my backdoor and I saw at least 6 ...

WHAT: Witch hazels are a jewel in the crown of the winter landscape, providing color in an otherwise gray world. Diane, a variety of witch hazel also known as hamamelis x intermedia Diane, is one of ...

When I was a kid, my mother’s cure-all for everything from a touch of sunburn to poison ivy and even a mild fever was witch hazel lotion. It came from the Fuller Brush man who sold his wares from door ...

Flowering quince – Chaenomeles sp. Flowering quince is an heirloom plant, that was grown in your grandmother’s garden. The older variety was C. japonica. People couldn't pronounce the genus ...

Well, here we are, folks. The Christmas tree has been stripped and unceremoniously tossed to the curb. The stockings and ornaments are back in their basement home. The last of the stale cookies have ...

Uses for witch hazel span the pollinator and human world. It’s a crucial food source for pollinators late in the year, and it’s approved for use as a base in skin care products. Yes, you can grow this ...

Today is the first day of spring, and here in central Ohio, the day will be greeted by some of the first flowers of the new season. Not crocus, daffodils or even hellebores, but the odd-shaped ...