Shrubs

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

A shot of several yellow flower stalks and leaves of the phlomis fruticosa plant

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jerusalem Sage

Jerusalem sage is a flowering shrub that hummingbirds adore, and we do too! Known as Phlomis fruticosa, it has gray foliage and bright yellow flowers, which can also be used in the kitchen as a herb. Sarah Jay will explain this in-depth guide for growing it in your garden.

A hydrangea in the wintertime. The blooms have turned brown, and there is plenty of snow on top of the blooms and the foliage in the garden.

Shrubs

7 Care Tips to Help Prepare Your Hydrangeas For Winter

Need to winterize your hydrangeas this season but aren't sure where to start? Winter care doesn't need to be a challenge, but it can leave many gardeners feeling a bit overwhelmed. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through seven simple steps for protecting your favorite shrubs this winter.

A camellia blooming in the shade with a flower that has white petals. A bright yellow stamen is in the center of the bloom.

Shrubs

11 Shade Friendly Camellia Varieties For Shady Garden Spaces

Are you looking for some shade-friendly camellias to add to an area of your garden or yard that doesn't get as much sunlight? While most camellias can tolerate some shade, there are certain varieties that excel in it. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through her favorite varieties of camellia that will thrive in the shade.

camellias blooming on a shrub

Shrubs

11 Tips For Beautiful Fall Blooming Camellias This Season

Camellias are a fall gardener favorite. With their colorful blooms and vividly colored flowers, these plants can make a statement in any garden. In this article, gardening expert and camellia enthusiast Melissa Strauss walks through her top tips for beautiful camellia blooms in your garden up through first frost!

A shot of a flower of a plant that showcases how to revive dying azalea

Shrubs

Why Your Azalea is Dying and How to Revive it

Do you have an azalea that's dying in your yard or garden, and aren't quite sure how to bring it back to life? There are many reasons an azalea can struggle, but the good news is that reviving them is possible. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through seven steps to bring your azaleas back if they've started to decline.

privacy hedges

Shrubs

27 Flowering Shrubs That Make Beautiful Privacy Hedges

Are you looking for a flowering plant that can act as a privacy hedge? There are a number of different plants you can choose from! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen takes a deeper look at her favorite flowering shrubs that can make beautiful privacy hedges in your yard or garden space.

A camellia flower that has been impacted by some type of health problem. The bloom is white, and the exterior rings of the petals are tinged with orange due to the disease or issue that is impacting the plant.

Shrubs

11 Common Problems With Flowering Camellia Plants

Are your camellias having issues this season, but you aren't quite sure what could be causing them? Camellias can be picky plants and have a few common problems that they encounter. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at some of the most common issues with camellias.

butterfly bush varieties

Shrubs

21 Different Butterfly Bush Varieties For Your Garden

Thinking of adding some butterfly bush to your garden this season but aren't quite sure which type to plant? There are many different varieties you can choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago looks at some of the most popular varieties of butterfly bush you can grow!

camellia colors

Shrubs

Camellia Colors: What Colors Do Camellias Bloom?

Thinking of adding some camellias to your garden but can't decide what color to plant? Camellias can bloom in many colors, with red being the most commonly thought of. In this article, gardening expert and camellia enthusiast Melissa Strauss looks at all the different colors camellias can bloom in.

A close-up shot of leaves and red fruits of currants

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Currants

The currant shrub produces tart berries that make excellent jams and preserves. They can have pink, white, red, or black fruit depending on the variety. All types have a high nutritional value and are easy to grow. Ann McCarron will explain all you need to grow them yourself.

A beautiful pink rhododendron blooming in the garden. It has bright pink flowers and subtle green foliage.

Shrubs

Are Rhododendrons Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

So you've decided you want to add some rhododendrons to your garden this season, but want to know if you'll have to replant them each year before you do? In this article, we take a look at the rhododendron life cycle, and if they are considered annual, biennial, or perennial plants!