Landscaping Shrubs

Although topiaries are available for purchase, it's rewarding and fun to construct and grow one yourself. Topiaries can be trained from any shrub well-suited to trimming, like hollies, ivies,...

Lilac is the state bush of New York and is very aromatic and beautiful. Lilac bushes bloom for only a few weeks in the spring, but a variety of lilacs can be purchased to bloom later in the...

Most people who don't have gardenia plants in their homes or gardens tend to think of gardenias as a delicate flower with an exquisite scent. Those with their own gardenia know that they are...

Many gardeners and landscapers prefer to use hedges rather than fencing for aesthetic reasons. A nicely grown and trimmed hedge can add dramatically to your home perimeter's "look" without...

Protecting shrubs and hedges from overgrowth, pests and becoming damaged from the weather must be done every year. You must know how to cut shrubs and hedges to keep them healthy and attractive in...

The Japanese holly looks like the boxwood hedges, but its growth is shorter and wider. The leaves are dark green, small, glossy and oval, with a slightly scalloped edge. They produce small, black...

Lilac trees are popular pastel colored plants that grow in temperate areas. There are many varieties, depending on the species of the particular tree. Lilacs can actually grow to about ten feet...

Lilac bushes are popular in parks, gardens and other landscaping projects in temperate areas. They symbolize love, flower in pretty blooms, and come in a variety of species and hybrids. All types...

Cherry bushes are shrubs that give the appeal of Christmas. With its pointed leaf tips and bright red little cherries, these plants highlight any lawn or garden. Used mainly for their decorative...

A fully bloomed and flowering climbing rose plant can be an attractive accent to any home's exterior or garden area. Trimming and pruning a climbing rose is a necessary task to both keeping the...

Shrubs provide wide variety in your garden, acting as lush, flowering centerpieces or providing dark backdrops for more colorful plants. When planning your landscape design, shrubs are one of the...

Topiary--making shapes with living plants--is growing in popularity. One of the most popular forms is the spiraling plant, which must be trained and trimmed. As with any gardening task, topiary...

A hedge is a common landscaping feature. It is popular among gardeners and homeowners who want a plant-based privacy screen, property marker or garden divider. Hedges on older properties or...

The Judii viburnum is a popular outdoor landscape plant. One of the early-blooming viburnums, it is one of the most versatile shrubs and is easy to care for, rarely needing pruning. It blooms in...

Camellias are colorful shrubs that add depth and richness to just about any landscape. They are indigenous to eastern and southern Asia, but are commonly regarded as coming from Japan. In fact,...

Shrubs can be used for landscaping or for adding color to a yard. You can plant shrubs in limited spaces or fill in areas to cover up unwanted areas. Shrubs can be a few inches high or 10 feet...

You spend hours planting, weeding, watering and otherwise tending to your garden. To show for all of your backaches and depleted bank account, you have a lovely yard that you are proud to display...

The most environmentally friendly way to get rid of a shrub is to dig it up. However, if you don't want to do that, there are many ways to kill it, and not simply by not watering it until it...

Shrimp plant is a southern perennial shrub in the Acanthaceae family with the scientific name of Justicia brandegeena. The salmon flowers are brackets that form the shape of a shrimp, and it has...

Plumbago is easy to grow in Zone 8, and we are in Texas. It is is a tender perennial shrub with beautiful blue blossoms that last from July to frost. This flowering shrub is drought tolerant and...

Trees and shrubs are grown and sold primarily in containers. They have most likely been living in a container from the onset until consumers purchase them to plant. So the first time they're...

A conifer is a plant in the pine family that bears cones. Conifers are mostly evergreens and can be dwarf or full-size trees and shrubs. These types of trees and shrubs are great for year-round...

The ruby spice summersweet has deep reddish pink flowers that are very fragrant. The fragrance is a cross between sweet and spice. . My ruby spice shrub grows directly under my bedroom window....

Junipers are hardy, stemmed shrubs that can creep like ground cover, mound like bushes or grow tall and pointed like trees. With a spectrum of green color variations from a blue-gray shade to a...

Regardless of whether you want your shrubs to have a natural growth appearance or prefer a more formal, shaped shrub, trimming will benefit the health of a shrub. Understanding when to trim your...

Shrubs make wonderful borders and provide privacy in any yard, but without proper trimming and care they can quickly become an eyesore. Unruly shrubs not only look unattractive, but if they are...

To figure out the best time to plant a shrub, it's necessary to understand a plant's growth cycle--what it does in each different season--and to know the climate and soil type where you are...

Shrubs form the backbone to any landscape design by providing splashes of color through both the flowers and leaf texture. Shrubs fill in gaps in gardens and often can grow in that one area of the...

Camellias need regular pruning so they don't overtake other plants and structures nearby. However, they are also perennials, and pruning at the wrong time may mean killing off next year's flowers....

Bushes around a house's exterior not only add personality to the structure, but they also act as a natural barrier against the elements. Plants are sometimes used to hide the bare sections of...

Some variety of juniper shrub grows just about everywhere in the world. These evergreen shrubs are used for hedges and as stand-alone plants to add a polished look to the landscape. Junipers come...

Lilac bushes have been a fragrant favorite in the United States since the mid 1700s. The shrubs can grow anywhere from 4 to 30 feet tall. Buttercups, or ranunculus, grow 1 to 3 feet tall; their...

When purchasing holly bushes, choose those that have a good height. Holly bushes tend to be slow growers, so smaller shrubs may have a hard time keeping up with the speed of your maturing...

Lilac bushes are easy to grow from the young lilac suckers that sprout below and around mature lilac bushes. Whether you are sentimental about the lilac bushes around your childhood home, or just...

Did you ever wonder how to change the location of a particular shrub? Your imagination say' s, " that shrub looks horrible next to the door". And all of a sudden, you think about...

Snowball bushes are a type of viburnum, a spring flowering shrub that blooms on old wood. Snowball bushes should be pruned as soon as the flowers fade, this allows the shrub time to develop the...

Cedar hedges are ideal for bordering your yard or garden. They are easy to grow and require little maintenance. Cedar hedges can be shaped into a privacy screen, or used as a noise barrier. The...

If you have bushes you are not happy with, but the thought of digging them out is daunting, I have your solution! This method works, and creates a win/win solution for all involved. It's fast,...

The flowering almond shrub is actually a dwarf tree. With a growth span of 12 feet in both height and circumference, it is often pruned to a shrub-like stature. One of the showiest plants in...

Hedges create a neighborly green fence that helps keep your yard more private, hides a bad view from your backyard and even cuts down on street noise. Boxwood is a broad leaf evergreen plant...

Many people think that making an animal topiary is a really difficult and time consuming project, not so! You can make a topiary in your favorite shape in just a couple of hours. Not only are...

Flowering quinces are a beautiful touch to any garden. They have flowers that resemble apple blossoms and produce edible fruits. They are great for areas that are experiencing little rainfall as...

Cinquefoils are pretty shrubs to add to the garden and lawn borders. They have tiny flowers that come in shades of white, yellow and orange. They are great for areas that are experiencing little...

Leptospermums are very vibrant colored shrubs with beautiful flowers. They are perfect for spots that get full sun and are great for areas that are experiencing little rainfall as they are drought...

Lilacs are easy to propagate and thin out. The best time to transplant, is in the spring. Pick a cool evening or morning, and get ready to get your hands dirty. Lilacs even grow from a little...

Adding zest to landscaping by planting rose bushes can be rather quick and easy. Just follow a few simple instructions, and you are on your way to all the beauty, romance, and aroma that a...

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In this economy, it is more important than ever to become aware of the conditions affecting our planet. More people than ever are going green to protect the environment, oceans, animals, and...

Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to announce the arrival of spring. Its happy yellow flowers brighten both the spring landscape and our hearts. Forsythia originated in China, but now can be...

How to remove old overgrown shrubs from your landscape the easier way