Weigela bushes are stunning plants that honestly deserve a spot in everyone’s garden or home landscaping. I can’t think of a single reason why you wouldn’t want to grow them: they’re low maintenance, can be placed anywhere sunny, have amazing and colorful blooms, and very pretty foliage. Weigelas are a type of flowering shrub and
The hydrangea is a spectacular, deciduous flowering shrub. A popular choice for gardeners wanting to add long lasting color and interest to their garden the large flowers that the hydrangea produces are equally as popular with pollinators. If you want to learn more about caring for these reliable shrubs, our How to Grow Hydrangea guide
While you may have heard of the incredible Limelight Hydrangea and probably know the large, iconic cone-shaped flowers that it creates, you might not know about its dwarf version- the Little Lime Hydrangea. As the name implies, the Little Lime is a smaller, more compact version of the full-grown Limelight Hydrangea. The Little Lime Hydrangea
For flower lovers, shade can be a nightmare. Finding colorful, floral plants that thrive in low light spaces without too much care or assistance can be difficult. You may think that your options for filling shady spots are limited. However, you could not be further from the truth. The following flowering shrubs are all ideal
Roses have a reputation for being extremely temperamental plants that are challenging to keep alive and care for. However, not all roses are difficult. Shrub roses are some of the easiest options to grow, and they have the same beautiful pull that traditional roses offer, but they cut out the fuss. Shrub roses are available
In Florida, flowering bushes, shrubs, trailing vines, and evergreen plants all come together to add beauty to landscapes and gardens. A lot of shrubs that thrive in shade or sun are perfectly suited to grow in Florida’s humid and hot climate. Florida shrubs can be challenging to grow if you’re new to the area as
One of the most popular shrubs in the garden, Boxwood is identified by its attractive green foliage. Also known as Box or Buxus, (Buxus Sempervirens) these plants are a reliable choice for foundation planting or hedging. There is also a wide variety of specimens to choose from. There are over 70 different types of boxwood
The root system is the non-leafy part of your plant’s body that doesn’t have any nodes. It’s the part of your plant that is below the surface of the soil, unless they’re aerial roots. Aerial roots are types of roots that grow above the ground or are aerated and float over the surface of the
An attractive ornamental plant, burning bush is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. Popular in North American landscapes for its dense multi-stemmed appearance, the common name of these slow growing shrubs is inspired by the red flame-like appearance of its foliage during the fall months. While the main attraction of the burning bush (Euonymus alatus)
Whether you’re planting more shrubs into your front yard landscape or putting in a new shrub bed, getting low maintenance shrubs are a must in today’s packed schedules and busy homes. Low maintenance shrubs are beautiful options that require very little shaping or pruning, bloom reliably, are disease and pest resistant, and do well in
Shade bushes are a diverse addition to your yard, and they can easily inject interest in color in a darker corner of your forest garden. These shade bushes range from tall hedges to shorter bushes, and they can be deciduous or evergreen. Some bushes will produce blossoms while others have gorgeous foliage to display. They’re
Small flowering shrubs like lilacs can be a welcome addition to a well-designed residential landscape project. They offer texture and shape to your space with their branches and leaves, and small flowering shrubs produce a spray of spring or summer color that can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Where you have flowers, you also
The butterfly bush is an elegant specimen known for its long panicles of colorful flowers. Flowering from spring until late summer, as the name suggests the plant draws scores of butterflies. It also attracts hummingbirds and numerous other pollinators into your garden. Sometimes known as the summer lilac or buddleia, the evergreen butterfly bush is
The lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris) is an attractive deciduous shrub that flowers in mid to late spring. An attractive ornamental plant that thrives in a range of different planting schemes, a lone lilac bush can be used to provide a focal point in the garden. Alternatively, a couple of plants can also be used to
Spirea is one of the most popular and versatile flowering shrubs you can add to your garden. Many varieties have attractive foliage as well as flowers, providing interest for most of the growing season. Easy to care for, spirea is a great plant for beginner and expert gardeners alike. They can be grown in many
Bay laurel is an elegant ornamental plant. Sacred to both the Greeks and Romans, the plant is best known for its pungent foliage, which is commonly used as a culinary seasoning. Originating in the Mediterranean, bay laurel is commonly grown as a sun loving evergreen shrub. If allowed to, these plants can grow into surprisingly
Bushes with flowers provide structure and color to your yard, and you can use them as hedge plants, groundcovers, or as nice focal points to draw people’s eyes. It’s very easy to fill your garden with ornamental shrubs that will start blooming in the early spring months and continue well into the fall until the
Prized for its late spring blooms and citrusy aroma, mock orange is an attractive addition to the ornamental garden. A reliable deciduous shrub, as the name suggests mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is not a true orange plant. Like the orange jasmine plant, the name is inspired by the plant’s citrus smelling flowers. A versatile plant,
If you live in an environment that experiences four seasons with a colder winter period, evergreen shrubs can add dots of color in an otherwise dreary and dull landscape. They make very low-maintenance landscaping ideas, and you can choose from a huge range of styles and types. For example, some of them will produce eye-catching
There are several different types of bushes that you can plant around your yard or incorporate into your landscape design. Many people call bushes and shrubs small trees, and you can make a tree look like a shrub if you take the time to train and prune them correctly. Most types of bushes are full,
A blooming azalea shrub is one of the nicest sights of spring. Sometimes called the Royalty of the Garden these plants come in a range of colors and sizes. Consequently the azalea is considered a great way to add early season interest to an outdoor space. Newcomers to growing azalea plants will be pleased to
Boxwood shrubs are a great way to add structure to your garden. A series of boxwood plants can be grown to create hedging. Alternatively single plants can be grown in selected positions to add a sense of definition to a space or area. Box plants are primarily grown for their foliage. This can vary between
An increasingly popular garden plant, hydrangeas are an attractive addition to any garden. Quick growing, some Hydrangea varieties will happily grow to 15ft. Hydrangea shrubs are a great way to fill space in a garden or add definition to spaces and edging. Flowering from early spring until early fall Hydrangeas can also be a foundation
The Comfrey plant is one of the most useful plants to grow in an organic garden. If you are interested in taking care of our planet, its people and wildlife, and creating a way of life that is truly ethical, green and sustainable, this is one plant to include in your growing scheme. In this