Shrubs

For centuries, purple has had close associations with royalty. The deep color implies a level of decadence that lasts to this day, and it’s no wonder that many gardeners seek out purple flowering shrubs and flowers for their garden or beds. If you are someone who loves this color, you’ll be happy to note that

Commonly used as a foundation plant in many different styles of landscape and garden, shrubs are a great way to provide long lasting interest and color. While large shrubs can provide masses of color and interest, they also require a lot of space. If you only have a small garden or patio, you need to

Growing yellow small shrubs or any trees with yellow flowers is a fantastic way to brighten up your landscape. Shrubs that have yellow flowers, foliage, or berries give you a bright splash of color that complements the greenery around it very well. Even on overcast, drab, dreary days, evergreen yellow small shrubs continue to give

Monsteras are impressive tropical vining plants that have very quickly become iconic houseplants and are almost a household name! As Monsteras have risen in popularity, plant lovers have discovered many different varieties of the Monstera plant, each with a slightly different look. Yet, learning about all these different Monstera plants makes it hard to keep

Low maintenance flowering bushes are suitable for almost all types of garden or landscape. Easy to care for and versatile, many low maintenance flowering bushes require little to no pruning and are disease resistant. They also flower heavily and reliably, adding, in return for minimal maintenance, color to your garden and attracting scores of birds,

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

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,

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