Spirea, or spiraea, are popular perennial shrubs with pretty blooms in spring and summer. They're generally low-maintenance, but now and again, these plants benefit from a prune. Spirea tend to get ...

(Reader photo) Editor's note: This story was originally published April 25, 2017. We're bringing it back as shrubs make their comeback this spring. Looks like a spirea called 'Anthony Waterer,' which ...

Can a shrub be called “faithful?” Perhaps the spirea family falls into that category. While trends and vogues sweep through the gardening world as well as the fashion world, the spirea stands ...

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Plant spirea. There are many varieties to choose from. I like “Goldmound.” With pink spring flowers, compact growth, disease resistance and lime green leaves during the growing season, this is a “Todd ...