If you are looking for a flowering shrub that grows in full sun, but also enjoys a little shade, try this one. This shrub produces lots of flowers every year and benefits from regular watering and occasional pruning. It is a low-maintenance shrub that will thrive in most conditions. Here are some examples of plants … Read more
If you are looking for Florida shrubs for full sun, look no further! There are many options in the shade of your home! You can grow ixora shrubs, crepe jasmine, oakleaf hydrangea, and loropetalum. Read on to learn more about these beautiful plants and choose the right one for your home! After reading this article, … Read more
If you have shrubs, you may wonder when to fertilize them. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension suggests fertilizing your shrubs in spring and fall, but that’s only if they are in need of it. Using a calendar to determine when to fertilize is not advisable, and is not always necessary. Instead, use a fertilizer specifically … Read more
If you need some fast-growing shade-tolerant plants, here are some suggestions: Flowering Dogwood, Duea Flame, Leatherleaf Arrowwood, American Holly, and California Spirea. You can also consider bamboo, which is both fast-growing and non-invasive. But which of these fast-growing shrubs is best for your particular situation? Read on to learn about them! You may even end … Read more
If you’re looking for a shade plant, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll discuss some of the best fast growing shrubs for shade, as well as the reasons why they’re so popular. Cherry Laural, St John’s wort, and Japanese maples are all great choices. All three are drought-tolerant, but don’t expect them to live … Read more
If your garden gets plenty of sun, you should consider planting a selection of evergreen shrubs. Hebes, for example, are low-growing and ideal for sunny locations. This group of evergreen shrubs usually grow only to a height of one metre (3′), and are great for free-draining soils. Several species of Hebe are available, including ‘Silver … Read more
If you’re looking for a small shrub for your yard, look no further than these five choices. All of them are tolerant of our climate and thrive in sunny areas. Native sage, Japanese yew, Franklin’s Gem Boxwood, Rose creek abelia, and Pittosporum dwarf variety grow about 2′ tall. They also look great around tall interest … Read more
If you are planning to plant bushes and shrubs in your landscape, you need to select the best ones for your needs. Some of the best shrubs and bushes for landscaping require minimal maintenance and are native to your area. If you are not sure what type of shrub you should choose for your landscape, … Read more
Listed below are several blooming shrubs for partial shade. These plants will thrive in partial sun, dappled shade, or intermittent shade. Light shade shrubs need three to five hours of direct sunlight each day, while partial shade shrubs can tolerate only two hours of direct sunlight daily. Full shade shrubs prefer the shadow of an … Read more
There are a few shrubs that are known to grow well in wet soil. “Hakuro Nishiki” is a great choice if you have an Asian-inspired garden. Another option is “Baileyi”, a red twig dogwood that tolerates a range of poor soil conditions. This shrub can grow in USDA zones three through eight and features bright … Read more