Cotoneaster, with its small, deep-green leaves, makes an attractive backdrop for many other plants. This perennial, low-growing shrub makes an excellent groundcover that blends into the background or ...

Note: Cotoneaster lacteus, mentioned below, has been recognized as an invasive species that threatens California’s native plant communities. For more, see the Invasive Plant Council (cal-ipc.org).

Former Gardeners' World star Alan Titchmarsh says gardens have 'always been important havens' for British wildlife as he urges gardeners to 'encourage' animals into their plots ...