As a homeowner or gardener trying to plant a beautiful garden in clay soil, it can be difficult and frustrating to work with. However, clay soil has many advantages as well as disadvantages. Two of its considerable benefits for plants include holding water well, which minimizes plant stress and abundant nutrients. Even though it is […]

Living privacy fences are a great way to create a border around your home that is both aesthetically pleasing and good for the environment. In addition to being relatively inexpensive to implement, planting shrubs on your property line can attract pollinators, reduce noise pollution, and provide your yard with ample shade. Here is a list […]

Colorado is one of the most beautiful states in America, and it comes with variable climate and soil conditions. As a result, choosing plants and shrubs that can tolerate everything from snow to drought conditions can be challenging but not impossible. From traditional landscaping to xeriscaping, these are the ten best shrubs for Colorado. Plus, […]

Californians have a unique advantage when growing shrubs compared to residents from other states because California encompasses so many USDA hardiness zones, from 4b to 11a. That also means that a shrub you discovered in northern California might not grow well in your dry San Diego backyard. We’ll cover some of the most common California […]

We all know that whether you’re selling or settling, curb appeal matters. It helps maintain a steady housing market in your neighborhood and avoids unnecessary negative interactions with neighbors. After all, you don’t want to be that neighbor. So, here we’re going to break down the simplest and, arguably, the funniest option for curb appeal […]

It can be challenging to choose the perfect shrubs for your property in Texas for various reasons. Home and landowners frequently add bushes in front or backyards to add height, texture, enhance security and enhance aesthetic appeal. Texas has a particularly hot and dry climate, so learning more about how evergreen shrubs survive in Texas […]

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 […]