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Shrubbery is a versatile part of your landscaping design. Large, manicured shrubs act as fences between you and your neighbors, and bushy, floral shrubs can be ornamental focal points in your yard or garden.
A flowing shrub will usually start to grow the year after it is planted in the yard. Some limbs on the shrub will grow faster than others giving th plant an uneven or thin Read More
Bowles Mauve is a perennial that looks like a small shrub because its stems are woody. Grow it for its almost non-stop purple flowers spring through fall. Read More
Lilacs are flowering shrubs that fill the air with fragrance in late spring. These delightful shrubs bring memories of childhood wafting back each spring and it is no Read More
Rhododendron is a popular shrub with bright flowers. It is native to warm and tropical climates but with some care, anyone can grow these charming plants. Rhododendrons can Read More
Azaleas are a very attractive, low maintenance shrub that grows in areas protected from direct sun and afternoon heat. Read More
Old-fashioned weigela is one of those reliable flowering shrubs that are found in almost every home garden. It is easy to grow and its funnel-shaped blooms are available in Read More
Whether it's a lilac, mock-orange, or camelia, nothing says "great garden" like a fragrant shrub. These long-lived perennials have been used to scent garden air for many Read More
Flowering trees and shrubs are used for landscaping a yard. When desiring a different approach to your design, try espaliering a camellia shrub. Espaliering is the Read More
The beautiful oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a 4-season shrub that deserves a place in any garden. Oakleaves are irregular spreading deciduous shrubs with Read More
Oleanders grow well in hot regions, where it is often a favorite landscape shrub, and for good reason: These evergreen shrubs with their brilliant flowers are Read More
If you are tired of the neighbors looking in on you while you are in your home, why not build a shrub wall? Putting up a block wall is always an option, but why not plant Read More
Gardenias are popular flowering ornamental shrubs in the southern United States. Although it is not necessary to prune them annually, some shaping and removal of deadwood Read More
What azalea lover doesn’t look forward to spring, with the the blooming of azalea shrubs? Behold their beautiful blossoms brightening up your garden and landscapes Read More
Boxwood, a common ornamental shrub used for hedges and lawn edgings, comes in a wide variety of cultivars. The many shapes and sizes adapt easily to any landscape. Used as Read More
When pruning gardenias in the fall or winter, simply trim back one-third of the entire bush and create a ball shape, which encourages fuller growth. Maintain a gardenia Read More
Deciduous shrubs are shrubs that lose their foliage in the winter and renew themselves in the spring. Forsythia is an example of a deciduous shrub. Most deciduous shrubs Read More
A topiary is a sculpture made by clipping trees or shrubs. Boxwood shrubs are known for their densely packed, rounded green leaves and compact formation making them an Read More
Ornamental shrubs are pruned to control the size and shape of the shrub, or to remove dead, diseased or broken branches. Use hand shears when pruning ornamental shrubs for Read More
Are you tired of looking at the same old mis-shaped shrubs? This article will tell you how to trim and shape them so they look beautiful in front of your home. Read More
Hydrangea is a very common garden plant, but also quite an interesting one. Surely most of us have seen these classic shrubs with their lovely clusters of flowers in either Read More
Learn how to prune your shrubs in your home garden in this free garden maintenance video. Read More
Learn how much food or fertilizer your shrubs need and what type of plant food to use in this free garden maintenance video. Read More
Learn how to trim your shrubs, in this free gardening and lawn care video. Read More
Prepare your shrubs for winter survival before harsh weather hits. Learn more in this free educational video series. Read More
When pruned, evergreen shrubs thrive even more, as cutting out every third or fourth branch exposes more of the interior to sunlight, encouraging new growth. Trim back an Read More
Learn how to choose mulch and how to mulch your trees and shrubs, in this free lawn and garden care video lesson. Read More
Almost any shrub can be grown as a dwarf. The technique for growing a dwarf shrub is not terribly difficult, although it is a long-term project and can take several years Read More
For many the idea of pruning their lovely shrubs is fraught with the fear of ruining the appearance of the shrub. Nonsense. Shrubs that are left untended turn into scraggly Read More
The type of shrub that you have, and what you are trying to accomplish in your landscape with it, determines whether or not your young shrub should be pruned at all. These Read More
Shrubs are versatile when using them as landscape plants, and they provide a low-maintenance, almost hassle-free border. They come in different sizes, shapes and colors and Read More
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