Its toxicity may be the reason oleander has survived so long in the natural world, but surely its longevity as a prized ornamental is due to those glorious blooms. And this plant has b… See more

I dislike being a downer about this shrub when it’s so beautiful and gardening is so much fun. But at the risk of sounding like a nag, I have to remind you: oleander is potentially … See more

We promised no maintenance, and you can honestly go that route once your oleander shrub is established. Fertilizer, for example: Mature plants don’t need it. You can deadhead … See more

Because it’s so toxic, you don’t have to worry about deer or rabbitseating these shrubs. There is the oleander caterpillar, Syntomeida epilais, to contend with, though, an… See more

If you’ve got a spot with full sun and well-draining soil in Zones 8 to 10, oleander will thrive! Remember you do have to plant it where no pet or person will ingest any part of this pois… See more