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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White Hydrangea Varieties: Our Top 8 Shrubs That Will Make Your Garden PopWant a striking look in your garden this summer? The vivid white of these hydrangea flowers stands out strong against deep green foliage.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Hydrangea? Here's All 12 and Their Special MeaningsHydrangea lovers, rejoice! These extra-special birth month hydrangeas are said to reflect our personalities in the most beautiful way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to Do With Lilacs After They Finish Blooming in May – 5 Essential Jobs (and the Mistake That Could Cost You Next Year’s Flowers)What you do straight after flowering determines next year’s display – these simple steps help lilacs recover, stay healthy, and produce more blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What to Do for Hydrangeas in May for Big Blooms & Strong Summer Growth – 6 Easy Tasks to Do Now Before Shrubs Start FloweringHere’s what you need to do in May to set up hydrangeas for a summer full of stunning blooms and strong, healthy growth.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This Absolute Unicorn Plant Promises Big Blooms, Fabulous Scent, and Serious Low-Maintenance BeautyA rare combination of bold blooms, rich fragrance, and repeat flowering, all in one easy-care shrub? Sign us up...
By Kayleigh Dray
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8 Easy Flowering Shrubs You Can Plant and Forget in April – These Spectacular Bloomers Thrive on Neglect & Give Gorgeous Curb AppealStunning flowering shrubs don’t have to be hard work. These 8 plant and forget options are the epitome of easy living. Plant them now for gorgeous color from spring through summer – with zero stress
By Janey Goulding
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An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming FavoritesHydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead
By Tyler Schuster
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ALDI Is Selling This Popular "It" Hydrangea for Just $9.99 — But It's Guaranteed to Sell Out FastAt $9.99, the ever-popular 'Annabelle' Hydrangea is an absolute steal.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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8 Easiest Shrubs to Grow for Effortless Beauty, Even if You’re A Beginner GardenerGorgeous landscaping doesn't have to be hard. These low-maintenance shrubs are perfect for beginner gardeners and pros alike!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Brings Sweet, Color-Changing Blooms – Here’s How to Grow ItLearn how to care for a beautiful Strawberry Sundae hydrangea – the compact shrub that changes color throughout the season.
By Teo Spengler
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Miss This April Gardening Job and Your Hydrangeas Won’t Bloom ProperlyThis timing tip only applies to panicle hydrangeas – but it’s crucial if you want flowers this summer
By Kayleigh Dray
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I Waited All Year for Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday — Here Are the Flowering Shrubs I'm Buying Before They Sell OutHere are the best roses, hydrangeas, azaleas, and one must-have peony to snag before they sell out!
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Azalea Bonsai Guide: How to Grow and Care for This Long-Lived, Flowering BeautyWith their vibrant flowers and elegant, sculptural form, azalea bonsai are among the most beautiful miniature trees you can grow. Here’s how to care for them properly so they thrive year after year.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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3 April Feeding Secrets for the Biggest Hydrangea Blooms (Plus 1 Thing You Should Definitely Skip)Want dinner-plate hydrangea blooms this summer? The key is a three-course meal you need to dish up now! Here are the three feeding essentials they need (and one they don’t)
By Tyler Schuster
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Are Hydrangeas Always Perennials? It’s Complicated – Here’s What Keeps Them Coming BackMost hydrangeas are perennials, but not all will return reliably without the right conditions. Learn how breeding, hardiness, and care affect whether your hydrangeas thrive year after year.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When to Prune Forsythia and How to Do It Right – So You Don't Lose Any BloomsLearning how and when to prune forsythia bushes is key to their care. Do it wrong and you may lose all your blooms. Here's how and when to make the right cut.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hummingbirds Don’t Just Visit This Fragrant, Low-Maintenance Shrub – They Nest in It, TooIf you want hummingbirds to make themselves at home in your garden, this fragrant, low-maintenance shrub delivers color across the seasons.
By Kayleigh Dray

