Abelia is a very tough and hardy flowering shrub that has a long flowering period and needs very little attention from the gardener. If you’re looking for a virtually maintenance-free, fragrant plant with a multitude of uses in the landscape, this might be just the plant for you. Read on to learn more about how […]
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If you’re looking for a native North American shrub with multi-season interest, the Carolina allspice might just be what you’re looking for. This deciduous plant is very cold-hardy, right down to zone 4, has wonderfully fragrant flowers, and great fall colors. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care for this popular
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Itea is a native plant that puts on a great show in the rain gardens while asking very little in terms of care and maintenance. With a combination of a great showy floral display and excellent, long-lasting fall color, this plant makes a wonderful garden shrub. Read on to learn more about how to grow
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Deutzias have long been a popular choice for a woodland garden in zones 5 to 8 that need a little brightness in the spring or summer months. If you’re looking for a new low-maintenance deciduous shrub, this might be just what you’re looking for. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care
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Japanese laurel is a neat and useful evergreen shrub for zones 7 to 9. These plants are most popular for their incredible glossy foliage, and if you like the ‘variegated’ look, then this is one plant you should definitely take a closer look at. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care
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Cherry laurel is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with a variety of uses in the garden. This sweet-smelling plant does have toxic properties and can be invasive in some areas, so be sure to read through this article before choosing this plant for your next gardening or landscaping project. What Is A Cherry
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Texas Sage is a wonderful native evergreen shrub for zones 8 to 11. These plants are a great low to no-maintenance option for low rainfall areas that will add shades of silver and gray to the landscape when not covered in beautiful purple blossoms. Read on to learn how to grow and care for this
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Plants that look great as formal and informal hedges aren’t always easy to find. Eugenia is a plant so versatile it can be grown as a tree, bonsai, or perfectly shaped topiary shrub. The only catch is this plant’s subtropical needs. This plant is one of many species in eastern Australia/ New South Wales that
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Podocarpus macrophyllus is a plant that goes by many names and has many uses. These plants are particularly popular for hedging, especially in the American southeast and on the west coast. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care for these wonderful evergreen shrubs and trees. What Is A Podocarpus? Podocarpus are
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The spicebush is a fragrant native shrub or small tree that provides multi-season interest. These deciduous plants put on great fall color, have fragrant, tiny yellow flowers, attract beautiful pollinators, and have many uses in the kitchen. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care for these useful native plants. What Is
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