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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Shrubs
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Texas Sage Info: How To Grow Texas Sage Plants
The Texas sage tree, which is really more of a woody shrub, flowers profusely, tolerates drought, and is low maintenance. Click for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Complete Guide To Propagating Lilacs: Everything You Need To Know
Propagating lilacs can be tricky, but this guide makes it simple. Learn everything you need to know about how to grow more lilacs in your landscape.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How Curling Leaves On Rhododendrons Act Like A Thermometer
Rhododendron leaves curling and drooping in winter? Read about thermotropic leaf movements.
By Teo Spengler
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Good Azalea Care: Azaleas, Noteworthy Shrubs For Any Garden
By Nikki Tilley
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Common Flowering Quince Diseases And Pests
Flowering quince is a beautiful ornamental shrub with dazzling and unusual blooms. But it can fall prey to problems. Click for more.
By Teo Spengler
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Nanking Bush Cherry Care – How To Grow A Bush Cherry Tree
Other than routine maintenance of fruit trees, the only real labor is the picking. What if you could grow cherries without the hassle of climbing a ladder to pick them? If that sounds intriguing, you may want to consider growing bush cherries. Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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Laurustinus Plant Information: Tips On Growing Laurustinus Shrubs
Laurustinus viburnum is a small evergreen hedge plant, native to the areas around the Mediterranean. It's definitely a shrub to consider planting if you live in USDA zone 8 or warmer. Click here for more laurustinus plant information.
By Teo Spengler
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Winter Bloom Forcing: Tips On Forcing Shrubs To Bloom In Winter
If gloomy winter days have you down, why not brighten them instead by forcing flowering shrub branches into bloom? Get started by reading this article and soon you will be rewarded with new growth and color.
By Jackie Carroll
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Indian Hawthorn Pruning: How And When To Cut Indian Hawthorn Plants
One of the features that make Indian hawthorn plants so easy to grow is that they rarely need pruning. Read this article to find out how to prune an Indian hawthorn.
By Jackie Carroll
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Proper Care For Holly Shrubs - Tips For Growing A Holly Bush
Growing holly bushes in your yard can add year-round interest. Because they are such popular plants, many people have questions about the care of holly bushes. Read this article to learn more about growing holly.
By Heather Rhoades
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Planting A Banana Shrub: How To Grow Banana Shrubs
Banana shrub is a tropical to subtropical elegant tree to bush. If you are a warm region gardener, you should explore how to grow banana shrubs. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Japanese Tree Lilac Problems – Treating Problems In Ivory Silk Lilac Trees
Generally, the problems with Japanese tree lilacs are few and far between, but you?ll want to know about treating problems in Ivory Silk lilac should they arise. The following article can help with that. Click here for more information.
By Teo Spengler
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Skimmia Plant Care: How To Grow Japanese Skimmia Shrubs
Japanese Skimmia is a shade-loving evergreen shrub that adds color to the garden nearly all year round. Skimmia is at its best in semi-shady, woodland gardens. Read this article to learn more about this interesting plant.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Are All Juniper Berries Edible – Is It Safe To Eat Juniper Berries
Juniper berries have been used as a strong flavoring for wine, mead, and other alcoholic beverages, as well as a spice for meats, stews, sauerkraut, and other dishes. Upon reading this, you may be wondering are all juniper berries edible? Click here for that answer.
By Darcy Larum
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Japanese Pussy Willow Information – How To Grow A Japanese Pussy Willow
Everyone's heard of pussy willows, but what is a Japanese pussy willow? It's the showiest pussy willow shrub of all. If you are interested in growing Japanese pussy willows, then this article will help with tips on how to grow a Japanese pussy willow and more.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Spirea Shrubs: Information On How To Care For Spirea Bushes
Novice and experienced gardeners alike love spirea bushes for their eye-catching beauty, fast growth rate, hardiness, and ease of care. Find tips on spirea growing conditions and care in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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Loropetalum Chinese Fringe Shrubs: How To Care For Loropetalum Plants
Loropetalum plants are easy to cultivate, though some are hardier than others. Choose the right cultivar and then learn how to care for Loropetalum so the fragrance can perfume your yard. Click here for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant