FARGO — The good old days weren’t always so good. I don’t miss the outhouse on my grandparents’ farm. And the way the bottle of mercurochrome made our young cuts and owies feel ... I rejoiced when it ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a deciduous shrub native to Asia, the eastern United States and Quebec, west into the Dakotas and south to northern Florida. A member of the rose family (Rosaceae ...

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 ...

Q: Ive got a Diabolo ninebark thats been getting a whitish powder all over the leaves. Eventually the leaves drop. Its looking pretty bad. What should I do? A: The problem is powdery mildew, a fungal ...

If you love growing native plants in your container garden, you probably like to look for species or cultivars that are a little more compact in growth, to make them easier to maintain. While you ...

What: The dark purple foliage of Physocarpus opulifolius “Diabolo,” with the common name purple-leaf ninebark, is spectacular in the mixed border. Its loose habit is the perfect host for ...