Shrubs
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 a shrub care guide that features informative articles on growing shrubs—be it individual evergreen and flowering shrubs or simply general shrub care, such as pruning or common shrub issues. To learn more about growing shrubs for your garden or landscape, continue reading.
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Shrubs
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Growing Spirea Shrubs: Information On How To Care For Spirea Bushes
Novice and experienced gardeners alike love spirea bushes for their eye-catching beauty, fast growth rate, hardiness, and ease of care. Find tips on spirea growing conditions and care in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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Loropetalum Chinese Fringe Shrubs: How To Care For Loropetalum Plants
Loropetalum plants are easy to cultivate, though some are hardier than others. Choose the right cultivar and then learn how to care for Loropetalum so the fragrance can perfume your yard. Click here for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Kerria Japanese Rose: Tips On Growing A Japanese Kerria
In spite of its graceful appearance, Kerria Japanese rose is as tough as nails, growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9 and is rarely bothered by pests, even tends to be deer resistant. Click here for tips on growing a Japanese Kerria in your own garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Wichita Blue Juniper Care: Tips For Growing Wichita Blue Junipers
Wichita Blue juniper trees have an attractive broad-pyramid form that works well in a screen or hedge. With gorgeous silver-blue foliage all year long, these cultivars turn heads wherever they are planted. For more Wichita Blue juniper information, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Aucuba Plant Care: Learn About Aucuba Growing Conditions
Perfect for shady areas that need a touch of color, the Japanese aucuba plant brightens dark spots in the landscape with large leaves that are flecked with yellow-gold. Read this article to find out how to grow and care for aucuba plants.
By Jackie Carroll
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Nellie Stevens Holly Care: Tips On Growing Nellie Stevens Holly Trees
Nellie Stevens is a happy accident between a Chinese holly and an English holly. It has an interesting back story and an even more interesting growth form. Learn more about this plant in the article that follow and decide if you would like one in your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Skyrocket Juniper Plants: Learn How To Grow A Skyrocket Juniper Bush
Skyrocket juniper is widely available and makes a lovely focal point in the landscape with its vertical, tidy growth and aromatic leaves. Find tips on how to grow a Skyrocket juniper and enjoy its rocketing growth and elegant foliage in the article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lingonberry Health Benefits And Uses
Learn all about delicious lingonberries - what they are, where they come from, and how to use them.
By Amy Grant
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American Holly Information: Tips On Growing American Holly Trees
Most of us are family with holly shrubs in the landscape and growing American holly trees (Ilex opaca) is a relatively easy endeavor. Learn more about how to grow this holly species in this article.
By Karen Boness
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Oleander Care: Tips For Growing Oleanders In The Garden
Oleander plants are among the most versatile of shrubs, with dozens of uses in southern and coastal landscapes. For tips on growing and caring for oleander shrubs in the landscape, this article will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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Forsythia Shrub Care - How To Care For Your Forsythia Plant
A forsythia plant can add dramatic flair to a yard in the early spring and are among the first plants to bloom. For tips on growing your own forsythia, read this article to learn more about forsythia shrub care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Planting Firethorn: Growing Tips And Care Of Firethorn Bush
Firethorn is an evergreen plant that is easy to grow and provides seasonal interest and berries. Even the most novice gardener can handle the simple care of firethorn bush. Read this article to learn more about it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Robin Red Holly Info: Tips For Growing Robin Red Hollies
Holly plants of all types are often the first go-to plant for winter gardens. Because of this, plant breeders are continually creating newer varieties. One such new variety of holly is the Robin Red holly. Click this article for more Robin Red holly info.
By Darcy Larum
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Eugenia Hedge Pruning: How To Prune A Eugenia Hedge
Eugenia is very popular as a hedge in warm climates. In order to get an effective hedge, however, you have to do a certain amount of work. Learn more about Eugenia hedge maintenance and how to prune a Eugenia hedge here.
By Liz Baessler
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Viburnum Pruning - How And When To Prune Viburnum
On average, viburnum shrubs need relatively little pruning. However, it never hurts to practice occasional viburnum pruning each year to maintain shape and overall beauty. Learn more about pruning in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Guelder Rose Viburnums – How To Care For Guelder Rose Plants
Guelder rose viburnums (Viburnum opulus) are deciduous shrubs or trees suited to smaller landscape settings. Learn more guelder rose information, like tips on guelder rose growing and how to care for a guelder rose viburnum in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Silk Tassel Bush Care: Learn About Growing Silk Tassel Plants
Silk tassel plants are dense evergreen shrubs with long, leathery leaves. They typically bloom in January and February, followed by grape-like clusters of round berries that provide much welcome sustenance for birds. Click here to learn about growing silk tassel shrubs.
By Mary H. Dyer