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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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
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This Romantic Shrub Looks Just Like a Snowball Hydrangea – But It’s Hardier and Blooms Two Months EarlierIf you love the look of snowball hydrangeas, you might be overlooking an even better option...
By Kayleigh Dray
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3 Hot New Hydrangeas Set to Add Serious Color to Your Garden in 2026Move over, old school hydrangeas; these new kids on the block are well and truly stealing the show...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What your Azalea Needs in March to Survive, Thrive & Grow Abundant Flowers: 4 Vital Tasks to Do This WeekendMarch is a critical month for azaleas. Here’s how to look after your shrub for masses of spring blooms and strong long-term health – even if you’re a beginner gardener, it’s easy to do.
By Emma Kendell
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How and When to Trim Boxwoods for Lush, Shapely Shrubs That Look Beautiful Year-RoundLearning how and when to trim boxwoods is essential to growing lush and shapely shrubs that look good all year long. Here's how to do it.
By Jackie Rhoades
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March Is the Last Good Time to Move These 7 Shrubs – Without Causing This Costly MistakeDon't accidentally ruin your flowering shrubs by moving them too late into spring.
By Tyler Schuster
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Cottage Garden Shrubs – 10 Dreamy Picks for a Nostalgic and Romantic AestheticEasy naturalistic movement meets evocative nostalgia in the heart of the cottage garden. Discover 10 essential flowering shrubs that provide a multi-seasonal tapestry of color and texture
By Janey Goulding
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Don’t Cut These Plants to the Ground – You Need to Stagger-Prune for Nesting BirdsTraditional aggressive pruning hurts bird populations. Follow our guide to stagger pruning for better blooms and happier nesting.
By Tyler Schuster
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Don’t Prune Hydrangeas Before Making This One Vital Check – It's Simple to Do, Even if You're a Beginner GardenerDo this simple visual check in late winter or early spring and you can be confident you know the exact right moment to prune your precious hydrangea.
By Emma Kendell
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Cutting These 3 Shrubs Back to a Stump in February Delivers Stunning Summer Color – This Tough Love Trick Really WorksIt might feel like garden sabotage, but giving these three summer flowering shrubs the chop now is the kindest thing you can do. Here’s the secret to dazzling summer color
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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6 Underrated Shrubs That Deserve a Spot in Your GardenStop overlooking these stunning, but underrated shrubs! It's time to plant one (or more) of these beautiful bushes for a unique addition to your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

