Category: Shrubs

Not many of us have the time required to keep a perfectly manicured yard (and nor do we want to). If your yard has a shady spot that could do with a bit of low-effort landscaping, here are some low-maintenance shrubs for shade to consider. These lovely plants are easy to take care of without…

Choosing appropriate shrubs for shade gardens and low-light spots is key to creating a vibrant landscape. While most shrubs really do need quite a lot of fun to fill out nicely, there are a few dozen standout shade shrubs that are favorites for a reason. 1. Boxwood Boxwood (Buxus spp.) is a popular evergreen shrub…

The presence of thriving, vibrant shrubs often enhances the charm of a garden. These woody plants serve as cornerstones, adding structure, seasonal color, and even privacy to your landscape. This comprehensive guide on how to grow shrubs will walk you through the process of choosing, planting, and caring for shrubs, transforming your outdoor space into…

If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve already experienced the disappointment of planting something in a dry, shady spot only to watch it slowly languish and die — and you may have given up by now. Shrubs for dry shade can be hard to find, mainly because key requirements for plants to thrive are barely present.…

Fast growing evergreen shrubs are on everyone’s wish list because they can quickly create a tall privacy screen or landscaping hedge. But while there are certainly many to choose from, certain species are a better choice for some locations than others. Let’s look at 18 of the quickest-growing evergreens so you can find the right…

Small evergreen shrubs are perfect for accenting gardens and walkways. They provide year-round green color, require little maintenance, and are generally low-growing plants. Here are some of the most popular small evergreen shrubs to consider planting. 1. Sunshine ligustrum Sunshine ligustrum (Ligustrum sinense ‘Sunshine’) is a small broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its bright golden-green…

If you want to “spruce up” a landscape that gets lots of sunlight, dwarf evergreen shrubs for full sun are an excellent choice. They make great foundation plants for varied flower beds and are also outstanding for hardy, low-maintenance ground cover or low hedges. Though many evergreens make excellent garden plants, the following list showcases some…

The best evergreen shrubs for privacy create a dense screen of foliage that lasts year-round. Many top picks are quick growers, while many are low-maintenance, and some are also deer resistant. Let’s look at the top 25 privacy bushes to consider for your landscape. 1. Emerald Green Arborvitae Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’)…

As you plan your gardens, you may find it difficult to get the perfect terrain, especially when some landscapes have areas that stay pretty wet. Fortunately, there are plenty of pretty shrubs and greenery that love wet soil. Here is a list of evergreen shrubs that like wet soil and more tips about where to…

The best evergreen shrubs for in front of a house tend to be tidy, low-growing plants with year-round interest. Good choices are also generally low maintenance overall, growing naturally into the desired size and shape rather than being controlled with frequent pruning. Here are some of the best evergreen shrubs for in front of your…

Low-maintenance evergreen shrubs are the backbone of garden design. These hardworking plants provide year-round structure to the landscape. Some make wonderful privacy screens, others are prime habitats for birds, and most can be left mostly unpruned, so you’re not out there with the shears every month. Here are some of the best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs…

Tall evergreen shrubs give structure and privacy to our landscapes. Use these stately shrubs as sentinels at the end of your driveway or on either end of a wide porch. Planted in a line, a lush wall of dense greenery can give you year-round privacy or hide an unsightly adjacent property. Here are 25 of…

Japanese boxwood (Buxus microphylla) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with small glossy green leaves. Also called littleleaf boxwood, this species is among the coldest, most hardy, disease-resistant, and easiest to grow of all ornamental boxwood. Japanese boxwood plants can grow to be large shrubs over decades, but they are usually pruned into small hedges or…

‘Winter Gem’ is a cultivar of little leaf boxwood that is particularly hardy to cold-weather conditions. Winter gem boxwood retains its lovely emerald green throughout winter with minimum bronzing, bouncing back to a rich green colour as the snow melts. This evergreen shrub is also deer resistant, drought-tolerant, and easy to maintain. Winter Gem Boxwood…