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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Shrubs
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Lilac Companion Plants – What To Plant With Lilac Bushes
However lovely the flowers are, the lilac shrub's short blooming season can be disappointing. A careful selection of lilac bush companions in the garden can help fill the gap. For tips on what to plant with lilac bushes, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Transplanting Mock Orange Shrubs: Learn When To Transplant Mock Orange
If you are planting or transplanting mock orange shrubs, you'll need to know how and when to start the process. For information about how to transplant a mock orange shrub, this article can help. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Brunsfelsia Propagation – Learn How To Propagate Yesterday Today and Tomorrow
Brunfelsia propagation can be done through tip cuttings taken from the current season's growth or from seeds. For information on how to propagate yesterday, today, and tomorrow plants, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Lilac Seed Propagation: Harvesting And Growing Lilac Seeds
Lilac bushes are low-maintenance shrubs prized for their fragrant purple, pink, or white blossoms. The article that follows provides information about how to harvest lilac seeds and lilac seed propagation. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Fairy Duster Plants - Care Of Calliandra Fairy Dusters
If you garden in the hot, arid desert, you'll be happy to hear of the fairy duster plant. Their unusual, puffy blooms and feathery foliage is perfect for this type of climate. Read this article to find out more about it.
By Becca Badgett
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Oleander Privacy Hedge: Tips On Planting Oleander As A Hedge
Maybe you want to make your yard feel like a cozy, sacred space miles away from the neighbors. An oleander hedge might be exactly what you need. Learn about planting oleander as a privacy hedge in this article. Click here for more info.
By Darcy Larum
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Types Of Oleander Shrubs – Different Oleander Varieties For Gardens
Many varieties of oleander plants are available in commerce. This means that you can select the types of oleander shrubs with the mature height and blossom color that work best in your backyard. Click this article to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Oleander Irrigation Needs: Tips On Watering Oleander Plants In The Garden
Oleanders are not only carefree but drought tolerant. How about watering oleander? Since they are drought tolerant, how often do you need to water oleander bushes? Click the following article to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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English Laurel Care: Growing A Dwarf English Cherry Laurel
English laurel plants are small evergreen shrubs with attractive flowers and berries birds love. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Does Cold Affect Oleander: Are There Winter Hardy Oleander Bushes
Although the shrubs are usually grown in the warmer regions of USDA hardiness zones, oleanders often perform surprisingly well a bit outside this comfort zone. Learn more about oleander winter hardiness in this article.
By Victoria Blackstone
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Baneberry Plant Information: What Are Red Or White Baneberry Plants
Learning to identify a baneberry bush is important, as the shiny, little berries (and all parts of the plant) are highly toxic. You can find more baneberry plant information in this article. Click here to learn more about identifying these plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Christmas Tree Alternatives: Making A Boxwood Tabletop Tree
Boxwood Christmas décor has gained popularity in recent years. To learn more about making a boxwood tabletop Christmas tree, click here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Times For Transplanting: When Is A Good Time To Transplant In The Garden
Transplanting isn't easy on a tree or shrub (or any plant), so it's important to select the optimal time to dig it out. When is a good time to transplant? Opinions differ on the best times for transplanting. Here are some tips to help.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Transplant Spirea Bushes: Learn When To Move Spirea Bushes
Whether you have one in a container that you want to move to the garden, or you have an established plant that needs to move to a new spot, sometimes spirea bush transplanting is necessary. Keep reading to learn more spirea transplanting info.
By Liz Baessler
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Volutella Blight Boxwood Treatment: Learn About Volutella Blight Control
Boxwoods are attractive, evergreen shrubs that retain their emerald-green color year round. Unfortunately, boxwoods are susceptible to a variety of diseases, including volutella blight on boxwood. Learn about volutella blight control in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Spider Mite Damage On Boxwoods – What Are Boxwood Spider Mites
Spider mite damage on boxwoods can be hard to spot at first and, after a long infection, the plant's health can be severely affected by these sucking insects. Here are some tips on how to recognize the pests and how to get rid of spider mites on boxwood.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Orange Jasmine: Learn About Orange Jasmine Care
Murraya orange jasmine is a great choice if you're looking to attract bees, birds, or butterflies to your garden. Caring for this shrub is surprisingly simple. Find out more about orange jasmine plants in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer