Shrubs

Shrubs and bushes act as wind breaks, privacy, and beauty in your garden. Learn which are best and how to grow them here.

Dried brown flowers with delicate stems dusted lightly with snow, standing amidst sparse wintry branches.

Shrubs

9 Ways to Ensure Your Hydrangeas Survive Winter Freezes

Hydrangeas are tough shrubs with roots that tolerate cold temperatures, but you don't want to risk losing precious growth over the winter. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips for protecting your shrubs from the cold so that they will look better than ever next spring.

The Magnolia stellata tree, a winter-flowering tree, displays delicate white, star-like flowers with numerous elongated petals, blooming in early spring before the leaves appear.

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17 Winter-Flowering Shrubs and Trees for Your Landscape

Winter doesn’t necessarily mean a garden without flowers; trees and shrubs are happy to fill the role of seasonal bloomers. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring gems that flower in winter, adding color, fragrance, and visual interest to the frosty landscape.

A close-up shot of yellow flowers and woody stems of a deciduous shrub named winter jasmine

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Winter Jasmine

Winter jasmine bursts into bloom in the late winter, adding brightness to otherwise drab landscapes. So, if you want winter color, this plant is a great option! Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow and care for this unique plant.

Pearl Glam features delicate blush bloom clusters before developing vibrant purple berries

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Pearl Glam’ Beautyberry

Have you seen the alluring Pearl Glam® beautyberry for sale? This colorful, compact shrub has showy foliage, flowers, and fruits, making it a true rock star for your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces Peal Glam and everything you’ll need to know to grow your own.

A lush shrub covered in vibrant pink and red flowers, surrounded by a grassy area with scattered sunlight.

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How to Prune Camellias

Camellias can brighten up the gloomiest winter day and dress up a dining room table for holiday dinners. These lovely evergreen shrubs have some rules to follow when it comes to pruning to maximize their flowering potential. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how to prune your camellia for maximum health and flowering potential.

A close-up shot of a cluster of red-pink flowers showing a fix for camellia didn't bloom

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Why Your Camellia Didn’t Bloom This Year and How to Fix It

Camellias are famous for their beautiful blooms and glossy, evergreen foliage. If you've been looking forward to those gorgeous winter flowers, but they aren't showing up, there could be an underlying issue. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips for making sure that your camellia blooms next year.

Sasanqua Camellias showcase graceful branches adorned with glossy, deep-green leaves and delicate, open-faced flowers in shades of pink with yellow stamens.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Sasanqua’ Camellias

Sasanquas are the earliest of the beautiful cool weather blooming camellias. With their extra-long blooming season, these beautiful shrubs light up the fall and winter garden. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss in discussing how these shrubs are unique and how you can grow one in your garden.

Close-up of a gardener's hands in green gloves holding pruning shears, trimming back Hydrangea macrophylla in a fall garden; the plant features large, broad, deep green leaves with serrated edges and rounded clusters of creamy green flowers that transition to shades of red-pink as they mature.

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How Much Should You Cut Back Hydrangeas in Fall?

A hydrangea in flower is the hallmark of summer, with lasting interest in fall and winter. Often, they don’t need pruning, though some benefit from cutting back. Different types have varying pruning times and needs, and it usually isn’t in the fall. Explore the best time to prune your hydrangeas with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A close-up shot of a flower that is a method to plant hydrangeas fall

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9 Benefits of Planting Hydrangeas in Fall

Hydrangeas are frost-hardy shrubs with enticing blooms. Plant them in your garden this autumn and they’ll readily acclimate to their new home. You can also plant them in the spring, but fall transplanting has clear advantages. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in exploring these nine benefits of planting hydrangeas in fall.