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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Robin Red Holly Info: Tips For Growing Robin Red Hollies
Holly plants of all types are often the first go-to plant for winter gardens. Because of this, plant breeders are continually creating newer varieties. One such new variety of holly is the Robin Red holly. Click this article for more Robin Red holly info.
By Darcy Larum
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Eugenia Hedge Pruning: How To Prune A Eugenia Hedge
Eugenia is very popular as a hedge in warm climates. In order to get an effective hedge, however, you have to do a certain amount of work. Learn more about Eugenia hedge maintenance and how to prune a Eugenia hedge here.
By Liz Baessler
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Viburnum Pruning - How And When To Prune Viburnum
On average, viburnum shrubs need relatively little pruning. However, it never hurts to practice occasional viburnum pruning each year to maintain shape and overall beauty. Learn more about pruning in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Guelder Rose Viburnums – How To Care For Guelder Rose Plants
Guelder rose viburnums (Viburnum opulus) are deciduous shrubs or trees suited to smaller landscape settings. Learn more guelder rose information, like tips on guelder rose growing and how to care for a guelder rose viburnum in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Silk Tassel Bush Care: Learn About Growing Silk Tassel Plants
Silk tassel plants are dense evergreen shrubs with long, leathery leaves. They typically bloom in January and February, followed by grape-like clusters of round berries that provide much welcome sustenance for birds. Click here to learn about growing silk tassel shrubs.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Rhododendron Container Care: Growing Rhododendrons In Containers
While usually grown as shrubs, rhododendrons can get very big. They can also go the other direction and be grown as small, manageable plants in containers. Learn more about how to care for rhododendrons in pots in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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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.
By Liz Baessler
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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.
By Darcy Larum
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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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Tonya Barnett
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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.
By Liz Baessler
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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.
By Laura Miller
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Cascade Oregon Grape Plant: Learn About Oregon Grape Care In Gardens
If you’re interested in growing a Cascade Oregon grape plant, click the following article to learn about the plant’s care.
By Amy Grant
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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.
By Amy Grant
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Laura Miller