Hydrangeas are one of the few flowering shrubs that produce spectacular blooms even in partial shade. One hydrangea that has become the superstar of the late-summer garden is 'Limelight'. This fast-growing, upright shrub produces large cone-shaped panicles in late July that change color as they...
If you’re a gardener with a lot of shade around your home, you may find yourself struggling to find plants that thrive in minimal sunlight, especially when it comes to shrubs. Take a look at the shaded areas of your yard. Just because they are dark, does not mean they have to be ...
spring leaves with thorny vines and bushes. These heat-loving, drought-tolerant shrubs are perfect for fences and hedges. You can go with white cultivars like ‘Jamaica white,’‘Double White,’ and ‘Summer Show.’
Summer is the season of flowers, especially when it comes to shrubs. There are so many to choose from, it's easy to find the perfect match for any ...
These native plants from the Southwest of the United States and Mexico are broadleaf evergreen shrubs best for hanging planters and pots. 14. Japanese Kerria Botanical Name: Kerria japonica Japanese Kerria is great for full and part shade regions and can grow 7-8 feet tall and wide. 15. Gl...
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 bushescon...
A layer of one to two inches of shredded bark mulch spread around the shrub’s root zone (but not right against the base of the trunk) helps retain soil moisture and restrict weed competition. As you can see, the process of planting dwarf flowering shrubs is far easier than planting large...
These gorgeous spring-flowering evergreen shrubs grow from zone 6 into warmer zones, and they are terrific plants for structure and flowers. We specialize in the Encore range, which flower again in fall. We also have some Rebloom series, which are more shade-tolerant than the Encore range -...
Known for its stacked branches pagoda dogwood features white flowers and dark berries that grow well in gardens. botanical nameCornus alternifolia sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height15–25 feet hardiness zones3–7 While the pagoda dogwood shares a genus with many other dogwoods, the ...
Flowering Trees can be planted in many different parts of your garden. They make beautiful specimens standing on the lawn. An avenue along a driveway or walkway is a glorious sight. Planted among shrubs and flowers they are a lovely backdrop or an accent for the shorter plants and they loo...