Selecting A Shrub By Duane Novotny, 56th Garden Center Manager Selecting A Shrub Look at any landscape that appears perfectly kept and attractive in all seasons. You will find that shrubs play a large part in the composition.
Most designers choose plants carefully for their landscape role and compatibility.
Items to consider are visual interest, year-long performance and low maintenance. Some of the plants that fit these categories well would be the Viburnums, Weigelias, Summersweets, Rhododendrons and Boxwoods. These are just some examples of the different varieties that are available. Never buy a shrub that requires a lot of water. Know what the shrub looks like during all seasons.