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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Best Times For Transplanting: When Is A Good Time To Transplant In The Garden
Transplanting isn't easy on a tree or shrub (or any plant), so it's important to select the optimal time to dig it out. When is a good time to transplant? Opinions differ on the best times for transplanting. Here are some tips to help.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Transplant Spirea Bushes: Learn When To Move Spirea Bushes
Whether you have one in a container that you want to move to the garden, or you have an established plant that needs to move to a new spot, sometimes spirea bush transplanting is necessary. Keep reading to learn more spirea transplanting info.
By Liz Baessler
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Volutella Blight Boxwood Treatment: Learn About Volutella Blight Control
Boxwoods are attractive, evergreen shrubs that retain their emerald-green color year round. Unfortunately, boxwoods are susceptible to a variety of diseases, including volutella blight on boxwood. Learn about volutella blight control in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Spider Mite Damage On Boxwoods – What Are Boxwood Spider Mites
Spider mite damage on boxwoods can be hard to spot at first and, after a long infection, the plant's health can be severely affected by these sucking insects. Here are some tips on how to recognize the pests and how to get rid of spider mites on boxwood.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Orange Jasmine: Learn About Orange Jasmine Care
Murraya orange jasmine is a great choice if you're looking to attract bees, birds, or butterflies to your garden. Caring for this shrub is surprisingly simple. Find out more about orange jasmine plants in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Japanese Yew Pruning Maintenance – Tips For Trimming A Japanese Yew
Japanese yew trees are long-lived evergreens often selected for specimen shrubs or hedges. Trimming a Japanese yew helps keep it an appropriate size or shape. Find tips on cutting back Japanese yews in the article that follows.
By Teo Spengler
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Why Burning Bush Is Turning Brown: Problems With Burning Bush Leaves Turning Brown
Burning bush shrubs seem to be able to stand up to almost anything. That's why gardeners are surprised when they find burning bush leaves turning brown. Find out why these sturdy shrubs brown and what to do about it in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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No Flowers On Oleander: What To Do When Oleander Will Not Bloom
As a landscaper, I am often asked why certain shrubs aren't blooming. There's no magical solution to this problem. Usually, it's a matter of location, soil condition, or plant care. Click here to learn what you can do for non-blooming oleander shrubs.
By Darcy Larum
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Common Oleander Pests: Tips For Treating Oleander Insects
Oleander is a tough plant that blooms even in drought and punishing heat but, unfortunately, the shrub is sometimes preyed upon by a few common oleander pests. Click here to learn what you can do about oleander plant pests.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Oleander Seed Propagation – Tips On Planting Oleander Seeds
It takes longer and is a bit more involved, but oleander seed propagation usually has a very high success rate. Click this article to learn more about collecting oleander seeds and how to grow oleander from seeds.
By Liz Baessler
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Yellowing Rose Of Sharon Leaves – Why Rose Of Sharon Has Yellow Leaves
If you notice your rose of Sharon has yellow leaves, you're understandably perplexed about what has befallen this trusty, late summer bloomer. Click this article to learn a few of the most common reasons for rose of Sharon leaves turning yellow.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Oleander Wasp Moth – Tips On Wasp Moth Identification And Control
Of all the things that can bother your plants, insect pests have to be one of the most insidious. The oleander wasp moth larvae is one. Learning the oleander caterpillar lifecycle and preferred feeding areas can help with treatment. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rose Of Sharon Plant Cuttings – Tips On Taking Cuttings From Rose Of Sharon
If you don't want to go through the ordeal of collecting seed, you'll be happy to know that rooting rose of sharon cuttings is extremely easy. Learn more about how to grow a rose of sharon bush from cuttings in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Insects On Burning Bush Leaves – How To Treat Bugs On Burning Bush Plants
One of the problems you may have with beautiful burning bush shrubs is insect pests. This article tells you what to do when you see insects on burning bush leaves. Click here for additional information that will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Are Lingonberries: Tips For Growing Lingonberry Plants
If you don't have friends of Scandinavian descent, you may be wondering, "What are lingonberries?". The following article is filled with lingonberry information, including how to grow your own lingonberries at home.
By Amy Grant
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Transplanting Oleanders – Learn How To Transplant An Oleander Bush
If the site you planted oleanders isn't working out, questions might arise about transplanting oleanders. How to transplant an oleander bush? When to move an oleander? Will transplanting oleanders kill them? Click here for information.
By Teo Spengler
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Oleander Container Gardening: Tips On Growing Oleander In Containers
Growing oleander in containers is the only way to go in a lot of climates. To learn more about oleander container gardening and how to grow oleander in pots, use the information found in this article by clicking here.
By Liz Baessler