As the backbone of any garden, it is essential to keep shrubs in good condition through regular pruning. This will improve a plant's shape, as well as encourage flowers and fruits. Shrubs create ...

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Whether you are creating a brand new landscape or enhancing an existing one, there are myriad evergreen shrubs to choose from. A boon to your gardening, they will enrich your outdoor space with ...

Hannah showcases versatile native shrubs that can be easily integrated into any garden. We can't all plant large trees in our garden, so why not choose some compact native shrubs? They're highly ...

These evergreen shrubs will provide color and structure in your landscape 365 days a year. Year-round color makes evergreen ...