Shrubs
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Mountain Laurel Irrigation: How To Water A Mountain Laurel Shrub
A sometimes overlooked North American native, mountain laurel is a very hardy, shade tolerant shrub that produces beautiful, showy flowers where many other plants will not. Learn more about mountain laurel water needs in this article.
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Planting A Eugenia Hedge: Tips On Eugenia Hedge Care
Eugenia can be a quick and easy hedge solution. This broadleaf evergreen shrub, sometimes called brush cherry, is native to Asia but grows well in U.S. hardiness zones 10-11. Learn about growing eugenia shrubs for a privacy hedge in this article.
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Powdery Substance On Hydrangeas: Powdery Mildew Hydrangea Treatment
Dealing with hydrangeas having powdery mildew renders them less than lovely. Learn about hydrangea powdery mildew and its treatment here.
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Spring Titi And Bees – Does Spring Titi Nectar Help Bees
Although spring titi makes a lovely plant for home landscapes, you may be concerned about spring titi nectar and bees. There is no reason for worry; spring titi and bees get along just fine. Click here for more spring titi information and learn about spring titi and bees.
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What Are Viburnum Borers: Learn About The Control Of Viburnum Borer
Viburnum borers cause serious damage to shrubs in the viburnum family. Learn to identify these insect pests and eliminate them from the landscape with the viburnum borer treatment tips in this article. Click here for more info.
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Possumhaw Viburnum Plant Care: Growing Possumhaw Viburnum Shrubs
Possumhaw viburnum shrubs are especially at home in a carefree natural planting. To learn more about this shrub, click here.
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What Is Swan River Myrtle – Learn About Swan River Myrtle Cultivation
Swan river myrtle is a very attractive and fascinating flowering plant native to Western Australia. It's a relatively small shrub that works well planted as a hedge or border. Learn more about swan river myrtle cultivation and care in this article.
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Upright Boxwood Plants – Growing Fastigiata Boxwood Bushes
Fastigiata boxwood shrubs are a low-maintenance variety of upright boxwood plants. To learn about this variety and its care, click here.
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Japanese Plum Yew Info – How To Grow A Plum Yew
If you are looking for an alternative to a boxwood hedge, try growing plum yew plants. Click here to get more information.
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Clay Soil Shrubs: Are There Shrubs That Like Clay Soil Sites
Most shrubs grow better in light, well-draining soil than in heavy clay. Click here for tips on amending clay soil or finding shrubs for such sites.
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Pittosporum Transplant Info: How To Transplant Pittosporum Shrubs
Sometimes it becomes necessary to move plants in your landscape. Can you transplant pittosporum? Click here for all you need to know.
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Old-Fashioned Shrubs – Memorable Bushes For Old-Time Gardens
To select bushes for old-time gardens, choose those you remember from grandma’s or click here for a short list of favorites.
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Ruscus Plant Info: Learn About Ruscus Varieties For Gardens
Ruscus, also known as butcher's broom, is a shrubby, tough-as-nails evergreen. If you're looking for a drought-tolerant, shade-loving, deer-resistant plant, Ruscus is a good bet. Click on the following article for more Ruscus plant information.
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What Is Boxleaf Azara: Learn About Azara Microphylla Care
Azara shrubs are gorgeous little evergreens for the garden. They offer showy flowers in early spring and shiny berries in summer. For more Azara microphylla information and tips on how to grow boxleaf azara, this article will help.
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White Baneberry Care – How To Grow Doll’s Eye Plant In Gardens
Native to moist, deciduous woodlands, white baneberry (doll's eye) plants are rather odd-looking wildflowers, named for the clusters of small, white, black-spotted berries that appear in midsummer. Interested in growing white baneberry? Click here to learn more.
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Dwarf Shrubs For Gardens – Choosing Bushes For Small Spaces
When you are looking for bushes that are small, think dwarf shrubs. If you are a gardener who needs dwarf shrubs for gardens or backyards, you've come to the right place. Click this article for tips on choosing bushes for small spaces.
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What Is A Sweet Almond Bush – Learn About Sweet Almond Bush Care
Sweet almond shrubs offer scalloped leaves and showy white flowers that exude a powerful, honeyed fragrance. The plant is sometimes called almond verbena. Click this article for information on how to grow sweet almond verbena.
