Year-round appeal. The ideal hedge shrub will have something to offer in every season of the year. While the spectacular spring display of azaleas might be worth it to you, such shrubs may become rather sparse in the fall and winter. Year-round attractiveness is why many evergreen ...
I'm going to start with flowering shrubs that people in the eastern U.S. have found useful and easy. They and their close relatives are useful in parts of the West as well. Ask yourneighbors, and then your local garden center and nursery, about these plants and any others you hear hav...
Fewer things make a garden or yard feel complete without the perfect blend of flowering bushes or shrubs. But as you embark on finding a plant, it might get you wondering—what’s the difference between a bush and shrub, and which is the best for you? Bushes and shrubs both share the ...
Lilacs are easy-to-grow, shrubs with fragrant purple flowers that bloom in spring. They attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators and make perfect cut flowers. When properly cared for they can last decades in your garden. 2025 Flowering Shrub of the Year:...
Forsythia are deciduous, fast-growing, adaptable shrubs known for their cheery yellow blooms in early spring. In full flower, they’re hard to miss! Although this shrub has become naturalized in much of Europe and North America, its ancestors hail mostly from East Asia—namely China and the ...
Best Fragrant Bushes and Shrubs for a Sweet Smelling Garden If you’re ready to give your green thumb a try and start planning a fragrant garden, our guide is a great place to start. Remember, gardening is supposed to be fun, so choose the plants that will make you happiest!
Zones: 2-7 Exposure: Partial to full sun Mature size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Bloom time: June through September Flower colors: Yellow, pink, orange, or white Cinquefoil is also one of the easiest shrubs to grow, featuring good drought tolerance, excellent winter hardiness, and little...
Popular Guides Planting Guides How to Plant Roses Roses are very popular flowering shrubs that can be grown in many different garden situations. Modern varieties flower continuously from spring to fall and provide color in the garden all season long. With…...
Care and Maintenance of Burning Bush Shrubs -Pruning: The Dwarf Burning Bush can be sheared to maintain its shape and encourage dense growth. This is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. -Watering: While drought-tolerant once established, it’s important to water...
USDA Zone: 3-7 Botanical Name: Potentilla L. One of the most popular landscaping shrubs, Cinquefoil, is known for its exotic white flowers and valued for its carefree nature. As it also battles air pollution and salty air potently, making it an ideal plant for people living in beachfront ...