Shrubs are often defined as “miniature trees” with multiple stems, just a shorter height. Knowing what is available is a must if you are interested in having deciduous plants (a plant that sheds its leaves each year). Keep reading to learn about some of the most popular deciduous shrubs available to figure out which ones […]
Even though deer are pretty common animals, we all still get a touch of excitement when we see one in our yard or on our property—that is, until we see it start to make a meal out of our favorite plants. While landscape shrubs are not a deer’s favorite food, a deer will snack on […]
If you look long and hard enough, you can find hundreds of shrubs that fit the description of “low maintenance.” However, the best options will be self-sufficient, look nice, and provide multi-season interest. To ensure you get one of these high-performing shrubs, be sure to select from the list found below. Weigela A China native, […]
As houses in modern neighborhoods get larger, yards get smaller, which means much less garden room. Combining this limited space with the minimal spare time and quickly shrinking garden budget, it makes sense that full-size shrubs are sometimes out of the question. However, this doesn’t mean you have to forego bushes completely. Dwarf shrubs look […]
If you’re looking to liven up your garden, a bright, colorful shrub might be the perfect solution. Luckily, there is a massive variety of beautiful, vibrant plants to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a groundcover, border, or a focal point of your garden, there’s a shrub that fits your needs. Here’s a guide to […]
Most yards have areas where any plant there will be exposed to full sun. While that sounds like plant heaven at first, because sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis, too much light along with excessive summer heat can be too harsh for many plants. Whatever goes in those spots in the garden has to tolerate full […]
If you are looking for a new shrub to plant at your house and love pink, there are many great choices. While almost any decision will add beauty to your environment, they are useful in many ways. Some shrubs can be useful as beautiful backdrops to your flowerbeds while others can help block your neighbor’s […]
Shrubs are a beautiful part of any garden, and when I first moved to Florida, I had to do a bit of research to find shrubs that will grow in the heat and humidity that you find in Florida. There are a lot of shrubs that will grow in this area of the country, and […]
Blooming shrubs are the perfect addition to a summer garden for gardeners that wish to receive a taller level of blooms. Shrubs help add a multi-level, tiered height to the garden, giving it added dimension that looks lovely throughout the spring, summer and fall months. They also look lovely when planted up against the side […]
Yellow blooms are prized by gardeners due to the color’s innate feeling of happiness, cheerfulness, and joyfulness. Yellow brings a sense of energy to a garden and also compliments almost any other shade of flower quite nicely. From low-growing, shade-loving ground cover to tall bushes that will burst with yellow blooms when grown in bright […]
The color white is associated with innocence, purity, light, and overall goodness. The beautiful connotations with the color white may be one of the reasons that gardeners love to nestled white blooming shrubs within their gardens. As an added benefit, white blooming shrubs help to make every other color of flower to “pop” in an […]
Shrubs are a lovely addition to any garden; they are slightly larger than your typical plant, but they can offer the same blooms and scents. I love the way that most shrubs look in my garden, but since I have put a patio space in my backyard, I really love the way that many of […]
Red is a stunning, eye-catching color. Red is the color of energy, vitality, and passion. That’s one of the reasons that red plants are so incredibly popular. Red also tends to go very well with most house colors, making red shrubs a perfect accent for the home gardener. If you are looking to make a […]
I love having great smelling shrubs and plants in my garden, especially near the entrance way to my home. Some of the best smelling flowers that you will find in nature grow on shrubs. With that being said, I decided to create a list of 10 of the most fragrant shrubs that I could find […]
If your favorite color is purple, then spruce up your yard with purple shrubs. You can find great choices that will help you create a privacy row at your home to block your neighbor’s landscaping. You can also use them to edge your walkway or other areas. Many choices also make a great backdrop behind […]
Drought-tolerant plants let you have a colorful, healthy garden even when your area isn’t getting the rain it needs. When a plant can tolerate drought, you don’t have to give it as much water from an irrigation system, thus saving water and preventing the plant from dying. Drought-tolerant plants look just as good, if not […]
Do you have neighbors that are a little to close to your yard? I do, and nothing can give you privacy quicker than planting a few bushes and shrubs to block their view. Of course, you can get a fence, but creating a barrier with plants will make your outdoor space more natural and attractive, […]
Have areas in your garden that get very little sun? Here are some lovely and fast-growing flowering shrubs that can thrive in the shaded areas of your property. Azalea The azalea is a woody plant in the genus Rhododendron with delicate blooms that are often a shade of pink. Azalea bushes continue to grow for […]
