Late winter brings a perfect chance to shape and care for your garden shrubs. Getting your pruning done at this time helps plants grow better and produce more flowers when…
Welcome to our gallery of Hydrangea. Take a look at these Hydrangea, they are just gorgeous! Hydrangeas originated as native plants in southern and eastern Asia. There are about 75…
Blue is a popular hue for gardeners. The trend to use blue flowers, like hydrangeas, is growing. However, there’s a bit of study and planning before attempting to make hydrangeas…
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…
Do you have neighbors that are a little to close to your yard? I do, and nothing can give you privacy quicker than planting a few bushes and shrubs to…
Drought-tolerant plants let you have a colorful, healthy garden even when your area isn’t getting the rain it needs. When a plant can tolerate drought, you don’t have to give…
If your favorite color is purple, then spruce up your yard with purple shrubs. You can find great choices that will help you create a privacy row at your home…
I love having great smelling shrubs and plants in my garden, especially near the entrance way to my home. Some of the best smelling flowers that you will find in…
Red is a stunning, eye-catching color. Red is the color of energy, vitality, and passion. That’s one of the reasons that red plants are so incredibly popular. Red also tends…
Shrubs are a lovely addition to any garden; they are slightly larger than your typical plant, but they can offer the same blooms and scents. I love the way that…
The color white is associated with innocence, purity, light, and overall goodness. The beautiful connotations with the color white may be one of the reasons that gardeners love to nestled…
Yellow blooms are prized by gardeners due to the color’s innate feeling of happiness, cheerfulness, and joyfulness. Yellow brings a sense of energy to a garden and also compliments almost…
Blooming shrubs are the perfect addition to a summer garden for gardeners that wish to receive a taller level of blooms. Shrubs help add a multi-level, tiered height to the…
Azaleas grow well in hardiness zones 6 through 10, but some varieties can tolerate lower temperatures in zones 3 and 4 if they’re well-protected. There are almost 10,000 types of…
Shrubs are a beautiful part of any garden, and when I first moved to Florida, I had to do a bit of research to find shrubs that will grow in…
Copperleaf is a wild-looking plant that has unique foliage. This is a tropical plant, but the shrub has leaves that are copper, pink, green, yellow, and cream. This plant can…
Bush allamanda has green, glossy leaves and bright yellow blooms that have a darker throat than the rest of the flower. These flowers are four to five inches across, and…
Viburnum is a plant that has over 150 different species. It can range in size from a two-foot shrub to a 30-foot tree. Regardless of the height, the plant will…
There are many varieties of Hydrangea, but most can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Most varieties of Hydrangea do not do so well in extremely hot conditions…
The genus Potentilla contains over three hundred species of annual, biennial, and perennial flowering plants. They are in the rose family, Rosaceae, and are usually found throughout the northern continents…
If you are looking for a new shrub to plant at your house and love pink, there are many great choices. While almost any decision will add beauty to your…
Viburnum is a genus of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and small trees whose showy foliage, flowers, and fruits make them a popular choice with landscapers and home gardeners. When growing…
The dwarf oleander is a beautiful flowering shrub that is far smaller than its full-size counterpart. It comes in pink and red, and it is grown in zones 8 through…
Hedges can make a great addition to your environment. They can help block the neighbor’s site and help to stop noise. Many choices are stunning. Yet, many homeowners in Florida…
The hydrangea is a plant prized for its huge clusters of flowers. It can be grown in zones 6 through 8. The exact bloom time depends on which variety of…
Most yards have areas where any plant there will be exposed to full sun. While that sounds like plant heaven at first, because sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis, too much…
Ixora (Ixora spp.) is a tender perennial shrub that must be grown as an annual in all but USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. This showy plant is prized…
The mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a gorgeous shrub that can sometimes grow tall enough to be trained as a small tree. It grows throughout the eastern half of the…
Weigela (Weigela florida) is an old-fashioned shrub that has earned new respect with a host of new varieties to brighten the landscape. These sun-loving shrubs produce trumpet-shaped blooms on arching…
Grevilleas are tropical or sub-tropical shrubs native to Australia, but most can be grown successfully in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. Some cultivars can even be grown in…
Butterfly bush (its official scientific name is Buddleja davidii, with the “j” silent, but that’s often spelled as Buddleia davidii now) is a pretty, aggressively spreading shrub that produces large…
If you’d like to be both thrilled and confused by a flowering plant, plumbago, or leadwort, is the species for you. These plants – actually two different genera that are…
Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.) includes over 50 species of perennial shrubs that produce striking brush-shaped flowers in shades of red and crimson, but some varieties produce yellow or white blooms. Most…
Spirea (Spirea sp) is a deciduous shrub (it loses it foliage in winter) that thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the species and variety. While…
Weigela is an old-fashioned shrub that has earned its place in the perennial bed due to its bright show of color in the spring. However, in recent years, new varieties…
The witch hazel plant (family: Hamamelidaceae, genus: Hamamelis) is actually a vase-shaped, deciduous shrub or small tree. In North America, witch hazel is also called winterbloom because its light gray…
Outdoor plants with large leaves can draw the eye and improve the overall look of your garden. If you are looking to add color and character to your outdoor spaces,…
Many gardeners have perfected the art of shearing shrubs and bushes to decorate their lawns and gardens. To get the art of shearing down, you need topiary plants to grow…
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla var. Japonica) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub prized for its low maintenance nature. This slow-growing plant is native to Japan but thrives throughout much of the…
If you’re looking to liven up your garden, a bright, colorful shrub might be the perfect solution. Luckily, there is a massive variety of beautiful, vibrant plants to choose from.…
As houses in modern neighborhoods get larger, yards get smaller, which means much less garden room. Combining this limited space with the minimal spare time and quickly shrinking garden budget,…
If you look long and hard enough, you can find hundreds of shrubs that fit the description of “low maintenance.” However, the best options will be self-sufficient, look nice, and…
Even though deer are pretty common animals, we all still get a touch of excitement when we see one in our yard or on our property—that is, until we see…
Shrubs are often defined as “miniature trees” with multiple stems, just a shorter height. Knowing what is available is a must if you are interested in having deciduous plants (a…
Lilacs are a beautiful and common flower found in households and gardens across the country. Known as the syringa vulgaris, lilacs bloom across the Northern United States from mid-spring to…
It can be challenging to choose the perfect shrubs for your property in Texas for various reasons. Home and landowners frequently add bushes in front or backyards to add height,…
We all know that whether you’re selling or settling, curb appeal matters. It helps maintain a steady housing market in your neighborhood and avoids unnecessary negative interactions with neighbors. After…
Californians have a unique advantage when growing shrubs compared to residents from other states because California encompasses so many USDA hardiness zones, from 4b to 11a. That also means that…
Colorado is one of the most beautiful states in America, and it comes with variable climate and soil conditions. As a result, choosing plants and shrubs that can tolerate everything…
Living privacy fences are a great way to create a border around your home that is both aesthetically pleasing and good for the environment. In addition to being relatively inexpensive…
Hydrangeas are a very popular type of flower that is known as wonderful performers in terms of blooms and flower colors. They are popular additions that many people love having…
As a homeowner or gardener trying to plant a beautiful garden in clay soil, it can be difficult and frustrating to work with. However, clay soil has many advantages as…
The lilac (Syringa) is a hardy domestic plant. Two of its variations derive from Europe, the rest from Asia. Lilacs do not naturally appear in the wild but need only…
Potentilla is a type of plant that can be grown in many different climates and soil types, making it a versatile addition to any garden. It grows best in moderate…
Hydrangeas are stunning shrubs with large flower-heads that bring a timeless, cottage-feel to any home. While this shrub also produces large, leafy foliage, it’s the plant’s flowers that most people…
Lilacs are classic cottage plants that produce some of the most fragrant and loved blooms. Their tightly packed clusters of small flowers are available in hues of purple, blue, pink,…
Slopes come with a list of challenges for gardeners. They’re always prone to erosion, making them difficult to access. Additionally, water carries the topsoil away when it rains. One of…
We could argue that evergreen shrubs of all shapes and sizes have a captivating aesthetic. The cherry on top is that they keep their structure and lush foliage throughout the…
Hydrangeas have quite the showy blooms, and some people find them enough on their own. Others might be on the lookout for a ground cover or a smaller flowering plant…
Hydrangeas are beautiful garden plants popular for their vibrant hues and pom-pom-like flowerheads. These plants, however, are susceptible to environmental conditions and various diseases that cause them to wilt or…
Depending on the plant, sprouting seeds can test your gardening skills. Even when you get past the sprouting stage, nurturing the seedlings can be challenging. Fortunately, the plant we’re talking…
Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is a beautiful, fragrant evergreen shrub that adds a pop of color and enticing aroma to your garden during the dull winter months. In this article,…
If you’re looking to enhance your garden’s beauty or simply need to move your hydrangeas to a more suitable spot, you’re in the right place. This article will provide you…
As autumn leaves begin to fall, many gardeners reach for their pruning shears. But wait! Not all shrubs benefit from a fall trim. Some popular garden beauties might lose their…
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