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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Expert Guide: How To Deadhead Hydrangeas For Better Blooms And Healthier PlantsLearn how to deadhead hydrangeas to create stronger, healthier plants and the most gorgeous blooms you've ever had. Follow along for expert tips.
By Tonya Barnett
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How Often To Water Hydrangeas And Top Hydration Tips From A Gardening ExpertThey are water lovers, but how often do you water hydrangeas? Learn the best advice to help keep your hydrangeas well-hydrated and looking lush.
By Amy Grant
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Does Baking Soda Make Hydrangeas Bloom Better? The Truth Behind This Viral Gardening HackIf you've been tempted to try adding baking soda to your hydrangeas, then you need to know whether this hack will really boost blooms or do more harm than good.
By Tyler Schuster
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Grow A Privacy Screen That Smells Amazing: 6 Fragrant Plant Options For Privacy Screens To Bring Sanctuary To Patios and BalconiesIf you want to grow plants to boost privacy and security levels in your growing space, try these fragrant plant options for privacy screens that look and smell divine
By Janey Goulding
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'Alice’ Oakleaf Hydrangea Growing Guide: Expert Advice For A Big, Showy ShrubAn 'Alice' oakleaf hydrangea is a beautiful addition to any yard. It will look brilliant all year as the seasons change and is an easy grower.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Are Hydrangeas Poisonous To Cats? How To Keep Kitties Safe Around These Common FlowersThere are so many gorgeous varieties of hydrangea to add showy color to your garden, but are hydrangeas poisonous to your cats? Learn more to keep kitty safe.
By Amy Grant
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Hydrangea Arborescens Is The Elegant Native Shrub That Deserves A Spot In Every Garden – How To Grow This Summer StunnerHydrangea arborescens, a native variety with snowball-like blooms, makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Learn how to grow this shrub in your landscape.
By Susan Albert
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Do Deer Eat Hydrangeas? How To Keep Beloved Shrubs Safe From Greedy GrazersDo deer like hydrangeas? Everything you need to now about deer and hydrangeas, including the best types to plant if you have deer in your area.
By Amy Grant
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Grow Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Shrubs: Try Vanille Fraise Hydrangeas For Sweet Blooms Every SummerFor a dreamy shrub that brings soft color variations and long lasting visual interest, grow a Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea. Here’s how to care for Vanille Fraise shrubs
By Teo Spengler
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How To Grow Panicle Hydrangeas For Gorgeous, Low-Maintenance Blooms All Summer Long – Plus, Top Cultivars To TryPanicle hydrangeas are the ultimate low-maintenance shrubs! These beauties bloom all summer and all it takes is a little care. Here's how to help them thrive.
By Tonya Barnett
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How And When To Transplant Hydrangeas So They Survive & Thrive In A New LocationIf transplanting hydrangeas is on your to-do list, you're in luck! Our garden experts will walk your through step-by-step how to move hydrangeas to a new home.
By Teo Spengler
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Grow These Eye-Popping Purple Hydrangea Varieties For A Lively On-Trend Tonal TreatFrom subtle indigo to rich violets, a purple hydrangea captures the imagination and adds elegance and verve to borders. Here are some of the finest purple bloomers
By Teo Spengler
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Grow Limelight Hydrangea Shrubs For Green Themed Displays And Brilliant BordersIf you're a panicle hydrangea lover in search of flamboyant, long-lasting florals, knowing how to grow Limelight hydrangea shrubs will ensure gorgeous green blooms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Low-Maintenance Flowering Bushes And Shrubs That Will Add Value To Any PropertyThese easy-growing flowering bushes are sure to add curb appeal and make your neighbors jealous. Try out these favorites and sit back and relax!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Low-Maintenance Shrubs – Foolproof Landscaping Ideas For Busy GardenersHaving a beautifully landscaped yard doesn't have to mean all work and no play! Check out these low-maintenance shrubs that will look great and feel easy.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Guide To Pruning Oakleaf Hydrangeas: How & When To Cut Back Bushes So You Don’t Lose Any BloomsPruning oakleaf hydrangeas is simple, but for the best blooms and the healthiest plants it's vital to follow a few rules. Learn how and when to prune properly.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Propagate Lilacs For More Of Your Favorite Fragrant Shrubs: Easiest & Most Effective MethodsLove lilacs and want to grow more in your garden? Learn how to propagate lilacs and fill your garden with these sweet-smelling spring beauties for free.
By Teo Spengler

