Grow these carefree shrubs for years of interest in the landscape By Janet Loughrey, Garden Writer & Photographer FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!Gardening doesn’t have to be an endless, time-consuming chore. By including more low-maintenance plants in ...
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 and bushes act as wind breaks, privacy, and beauty in your garden. Learn which are best and how to grow them here.
Lilacs, said to symbolize the joy of youth and associated with spring’s awakening, are hardy, easy to grow, and low-maintenance. Although they can reach heights of 5 to 15 feet (or more), depending on the variety, the ideal lilac shrub produces flowers at eye level—all the better to...
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...
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...
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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 ...
I recommend visiting a local botanical garden or arboretum before deciding on your choices. Even a leisurely stroll through your own neighborhood will provide you with a great deal of insight into what you like, and what grows well in your area. Trees and shrubs live and grow for many years...
12. Best shrub for shade with changing leaf color (Image credit: Martin Hughes-Jones / Alamy Stock Photo) A great choice forprivacy and screening in a backyard, photinia grows well in partial shade and is a fast-growing, low maintenance shrub. ...