These bushes can be used in foundation plantings, mixed borders, mass plantings, as screening or hedging, or as a captivating focal point. Here are some of the best low-maintenance shrubs to grow.LOW-MAINTENANCE SHRUBSFunshine® abelia. Photo: Proven Winners ABELIA (Abelia spp.) Zones: ...
The Douglas spirea, also known as western or rose spirea, is a handsome shrub native to western North America. This small to medium-sized, low-maintenance shrub looks great in your cottage garden, hedge row, or in a rain garden area. Grow it in a sunny location or with light shade, an...
Shrubs are a great addition to your garden’s plant life, providing a variety of colours to your outdoor space. Garden shrubs are typically low maintenance, making them a great starting point for newer gardeners, and come in a wide range of sizes and flower types. Flowering shrubs can bloom...
Shrubs and bushes act as wind breaks, privacy, and beauty in your garden. Learn which are best and how to grow them here.
For low maintenance seasonal color, fill your garden’s dark corners with the bold blooms of Double Knock Out® Roses. They are carefree landscaping roses with fuller blooms and twice as many petals. HYDRANGEAS Hydrangeas are a spring-time favorite. They have an old-fashioned charm with a fr...
Mass along a slope or plant as a hedgerow in a native garden to provide food and shelter for wildlife. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of growing and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. Learn more about growing diervilla shrubs....
Compact flowering shrubs like this spirea are great for small yards and low-maintenance landscapes. In addition to all of those perks, small shrubs are generally easier to plant than most larger shrubs, too. One- to two-gallon-sized containers are the norm for dwarf flowering shrubs, so there...
Looking for low-maintenance plants and shrubs that don't need pruning? Here are the best varieties to add to your landscape. Now put those pruners away! What Is A Florist Hydrangea? – Plus, Why You Shouldn’t Plant Them In Your Garden ...
20 Easy-to-Grow Perennial Flowers for Beginners Hydrangea Varieties for Every Garden Best Disease-Resistant Roses Planting Lilacs thrive in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil (at a pH near 7.0). If your soil is in poor condition, mix in compost to enrich it. (Learn...
Rosemary is a highly aromatic perennial and a useful culinary shrub. Its beautiful blue-colored flowers and silvery-green foliage also make it an ornamental plant. Win-win. If you are looking for a low-maintenance, fragrant, and versatile shrub to add to your container garden, then Rosemary ...