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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Managing Japanese Spirea – How To Control Japanese Spirea PlantsA small, pretty shrub, Japanese spirea has become naturalized throughout parts of the U.S. and may be invasive in some areas.
By Amy Grant
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8 White Flowering Shrubs To Add A Touch Of Elegance To Any LandscapeWhether you are looking to plant one bush with white flowers or several, it helps to have a shortlist of candidates. Click here for some ideas.
By Teo Spengler
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Getting Rid Of Lilac Bushes & Learning How To Get Rid Of Lilac Bushes In The GardenLilac bushes offer fragrant, lacy blossoms in the springtime but can become very invasive. Once you have a lilac in your yard, you won't get rid of it easily.
By Teo Spengler
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Getting Rid Of Chinese Privet. How To Kill Chinese Privet ShrubsChinese privet weeds have begun springing up in forests and other areas where it has overtaken native plants.
By Becca Badgett
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How And When To Prune Azaleas, According To Gardening ProsKnowing when to prune an azalea and how to do it keeps shrubs healthy and promotes a manageable size. Here's how to prune this plant for beautiful blooms.
By Heather Rhoades
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Hydrangea Not Blooming? Here's Why & How To Get Tons Of Gorgeous FlowersA hydrangea not blooming is a massive disappointment. Here are the most common reasons why your shrub refuses to bloom and how to make it full of flowers.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Grow A Dense Yew HedgeHow To Prune A Yew Hedge For Bushier Growth
By Susan Albert
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Grow Pearlbush: Discover Exochorda RacemosaWith its shimmering white flowers, pearlbush is a precious garden gem. Here's how to grow your own showstopping shrub for borders and hedges.
By Susan Albert
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Fastest Growing Shrubs And Hedges For PrivacyGood fences make good neighbors. And fast growing shrubs make great fences.
By Teo Spengler
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Benefits Of Planting Hydrangeas In The FallSpring is all well and good, but fall might be a better season to plant hydrangeas. Read on to find out why.
By Teo Spengler
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Pruning Oleander Shrubs: When And How To Prune An OleanderLearn the best time to prune oleander bushes, and how to do it to keep your oleander happy and healthily blooming.
By Susan Patterson
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4 Common Shrub Mistakes To AvoidWhat are some of the most common shrub landscaping mistakes a gardener can make and how can you avoid them? Click here for our top 4.
By Teo Spengler
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Best Hydrangeas For Shade GardensDo hydrangeas need full sun? What are the best hydrangeas for shade? Click here to find the answers.
By Teo Spengler
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Easy To Grow Hydrangeas For Every LandscapeWant to grow hydrangeas but don't know where to start? Read on for no fuss, all thrills hydrangeas for any landscape.
By Amy Draiss
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Spring Hydrangea Care: 5 Tips for Happy HydrangeasOur 5 top springtime tips for happy hydrangeas will provide information on pruning, feeding, transplanting, mulching and more.
By Amy Draiss
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How to Easily Change the Color of Your HydrangeaCan you change the color of hydrangea flowers? Yes you can, and it's actually easy. Click here to learn how.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Grow And Care For AzaleasAzaleas can be grown in nearly any garden, adding vibrant color in the spring. Click here for the best azalea growing tips and tricks.
By Amy Draiss

