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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Skyrocket Juniper Plants: Learn How To Grow A Skyrocket Juniper Bush
Skyrocket juniper is widely available and makes a lovely focal point in the landscape with its vertical, tidy growth and aromatic leaves. Find tips on how to grow a Skyrocket juniper and enjoy its rocketing growth and elegant foliage in the article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lingonberry Health Benefits And Uses
Learn all about delicious lingonberries - what they are, where they come from, and how to use them.
By Amy Grant
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Growing Red Tip Photinia Plants
The red tip photinia is a popular shrub. It is important to provide the red tip photinia with a few basics to maintain a healthy plant and avoid photinia disease. Find out how to grow photinia shrubs in this article.
By Shari Armstrong
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American Holly Information: Tips On Growing American Holly Trees
Most of us are family with holly shrubs in the landscape and growing American holly trees (Ilex opaca) is a relatively easy endeavor. Learn more about how to grow this holly species in this article.
By Karen Boness
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Oleander Care: Tips For Growing Oleanders In The Garden
Oleander plants are among the most versatile of shrubs, with dozens of uses in southern and coastal landscapes. For tips on growing and caring for oleander shrubs in the landscape, this article will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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Forsythia Shrub Care - How To Care For Your Forsythia Plant
A forsythia plant can add dramatic flair to a yard in the early spring and are among the first plants to bloom. For tips on growing your own forsythia, read this article to learn more about forsythia shrub care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Planting Firethorn: Growing Tips And Care Of Firethorn Bush
Firethorn is an evergreen plant that is easy to grow and provides seasonal interest and berries. Even the most novice gardener can handle the simple care of firethorn bush. Read this article to learn more about it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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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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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Powdery Substance On Hydrangeas: Powdery Mildew Hydrangea Treatment
Dealing with hydrangeas having powdery mildew renders them less than lovely. Learn about hydrangea powdery mildew and its treatment here.
By Amy Grant
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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