There are various types of shrubs that can be grown in the landscape, from flowering shrubs to evergreen shrubs. Knowing which ones are best suited to your region and how to grow them is crucial in their overall success. For this reason, we have created
Bring color, flowers and interest to even the darkest corners of your backyard all through the year by choosing the right shrubs for a shady garden
Colorful shrubs are a beautiful way to add both foliage and vibrancy to your yard throughout the year. They add low-maintenance curb appeal that can be tailored to your yard. Whether you have full sun or shade, a sprawling front lawn, or a tiny back garden, there are several shrubs that...
Pruning shrubs is not like taking a hedge trimmer to the bushes in the front yard. Dealing with a densely branched plant can be intimidating, but if you take your time and use the proper tools and cuts, you’ll get the job done. There are several pruning cuts you’ll need to be awar...
However, four of the five crape myrtles I am growing are dwarfs, and there is plenty ofroom in my front yard for the grouping of compact winterberries (Ilex vertidlla-ta, 'Red Sprite'). Not only are my small shrubs beautiful, they allow me much more space to grow other plants....
Adding year-round plants for your front yard, like flowering shrubs, is a cost-effective way to create privacy and security around your home. Use shrubs to create seclusion and boundaries around your greenspace. They can provide a cover for windows, protect your home from inclement weather, an...
After living in my home for over 25 years I was told that the plants in my front yard were forbidden and I needed to immediately burn them to the ground. Imagine waking up one day to find out that your landscaping was forbidden in New York State. That's what happened to me after I...
Like with children trees and shrubs are a combination of varying genes and bloodlines that can affect what color you actually get. Of course weather is a big factor depending upon the timing of frosts along with summer rainfall and other things. And within your yard microclimates can all deter...
After living in my home for over 25 years I was told that the plants in my front yard were forbidden and I needed to immediately burn them to the ground. Imagine waking up one day to find out that your landscaping was forbidden in New York State. That's what happened to me after I...
constant source of vibrancy to the landscape. Deciduous shrubs that make the best landscape shrubs often tolerate a wide range of soil varieties. Tucked along a garden wall or lining a front entrance, some of the best landscape shrubs are drought-tolerant to withstand periods of limited moisture...