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 hand cradles chokeberry branches adorned with leaves. Bunches of dark, ripe chokeberries nestle among the foliage, promising a burst of tart sweetness with every bite. In the backdrop, a blurred red fence adds a touch of contrasting color.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Chokeberry

Are you looking for an easy-to-grow native shrub with excellent fall color and wildlife value? Chokeberry has visual appeal throughout the growing season: showy white flowers in the spring, clusters of small fruits throughout the summer and fall, and beautiful late-season foliage. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these interesting and useful shrubs.

a tree is loaded with round, ripe, yellow fruits and green foliage in a sunny garden.

Shrubs

14 Beautiful Edible Shrubs for Your Garden

Foodscaping has gained momentum in recent years as gardeners combine ornamental plants with edibles. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 14 beautiful edible shrubs that lay a foundation for your edible garden.

Close up of a beautiful shrub with burgundy foliage and dangling violet blossoms shines in the sun.

Shrubs

21 Fast Growing Shrubs With Impressive Foliage

Do you need a privacy hedge, noise barrier, or a shrub that can quickly fill a space in the garden? We have just the thing! Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists 21 of her favorite fast-growing shrubs with aesthetic appeal.

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Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Coral Bean

Are you looking for a beautiful and easy-care burst of red in the garden? Coralbean is a showy, drought-tolerant North American native shrub with crimson blooms. In this article, we’ll tell you how to grow and care for coralbean in your garden!

when to plant azaleas

Shrubs

Where Should You Plant Azaleas For Optimal Growth?

Are you considering planting azaleas in your garden but you are not sure where they should go? These flowering shrubs will survive in many different growing conditions. But which is best? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares how you can expect your azalea to grow depending on where it is planted.

A mesmerizing sphere of blue plumbago flowers gracefully clustered together. The delicate blooms stand out against the blurred backdrop of lush green leaves, adding depth and contrast to the floral composition.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Plumbago Flowers

In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon talks about how to care for plumbago, a beautiful flowering shrub that thrives in tropical climates. This plant also makes a pretty houseplant if you don’t have the warm temperatures it prefers.

epsom salt hydrangeas

Shrubs

Is Epsom Salt Good or Bad For Hydrangeas?

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is popular among hydrangea growers for its supposed benefits, from boosting flowering to deterring pests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the science behind these claims and whether Epsom salt is good or bad for hydrangeas.

baking soda hydrangeas

Shrubs

Is Baking Soda Good or Bad For Hydrangeas?

Baking soda is often recommended for hydrangeas for a range of uses, from changing flower color to disease control. But not all these recommendations have the science to back them up. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses whether baking soda is good or bad for your hydrangeas.

Beauty Bush

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Beauty Bush

The beauty bush is aptly named for its beautiful pink flowers that bloom in the spring and its peeling bark. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you how to grow and care for this gorgeous shrub in your garden.

bougainvillea

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Bougainvillea

Are you thinking about planting Bougainvillea but are not sure what this plant needs to thrive? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains everything you need to know, to successfully cultivate this sturdy and remarkable plant.