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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Lilac Pruning Guide: How To Prune A Lilac Bush
Lilac pruning is rewarding because pruning lilac bushes means their fragrant flowers will thrive and flourish the next year. Learn how to prune lilacs to either maintain them or to tame them.
By Nikki Tilley
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Hydrangea Not Blooming? Here's Why & How To Get Tons Of Gorgeous Flowers
A hydrangea not blooming is a massive disappointment. Here are the most common reasons why your shrub refuses to bloom and how to make it full of flowers.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Grow A Dense Yew Hedge
How To Prune A Yew Hedge For Bushier Growth
By Susan Albert
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Hydrangea Water Requirements
How much water does a hydrangea need? It all depends on the species, sunlight, soil and where you live.
By Susan Albert
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Grow Pearlbush: Discover Exochorda Racemosa
With its shimmering white flowers, pearlbush is a precious garden gem. Here's how to grow your own showstopping shrub for borders and hedges.
By Susan Albert
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Grow Common Privet: Best Care For Invasive Ligustrum Vulgare
It may be called the common privet, but with the right care Ligustrum vulgare can make beautiful standalone shrubs and garden hedging.
By Teo Spengler
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Fastest Growing Shrubs And Hedges For Privacy
Good fences make good neighbors. And fast growing shrubs make great fences.
By Teo Spengler
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Should I Prune My Hydrangeas In The Fall?
It's fall and your hydrangeas are still looking great! But should you prune your hydrangeas now, or wait for the spring?
By Amy Draiss
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Benefits Of Planting Hydrangeas In The Fall
Spring is all well and good, but fall might be a better season to plant hydrangeas. Read on to find out why.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Hydrangeas - Hydrangea Care Guide
This quick guide to hydrangeas will get you on the road to growing these beautiful plants in no time. Read all about hydrangeas here.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Pruning Oleander Shrubs: When And How To Prune An Oleander
Learn the best time to prune oleander bushes, and how to do it to keep your oleander happy and healthily blooming.
By Susan Patterson
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4 Common Shrub Mistakes To Avoid
What are some of the most common shrub landscaping mistakes a gardener can make and how can you avoid them? Click here for our top 4.
By Teo Spengler
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Best Hydrangeas For Shade Gardens
Do hydrangeas need full sun? What are the best hydrangeas for shade? Click here to find the answers.
By Teo Spengler
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10 Best Flowering Bushes For Big, Showy Blooms
Looking for a flowering shrub to add to your landscape? Check out our list of ten of the most beautiful blooming bushes.
By Teo Spengler
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Easy To Grow Hydrangeas For Every Landscape
Want to grow hydrangeas but don't know where to start? Read on for no fuss, all thrills hydrangeas for any landscape.
By Amy Draiss
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Spring Hydrangea Care: 5 Tips for Happy Hydrangeas
Our 5 top springtime tips for happy hydrangeas will provide information on pruning, feeding, transplanting, mulching and more.
By Amy Draiss
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White Hydrangea Flowers: Learn About White Hydrangea Bushes
Hydrangea bushes are a long-time favorite. White hydrangea varieties can create a fresh new look in the garden. Learn about them here.
By Tonya Barnett