Whether you're landscaping your yard for the first time, or you simply need to replace aging plants that are past their prime, small shrubs might be just what you need.
Shrubs provide the structural backbone of a garden.
With their colorful foliage, flowers, fruits, decorative bark and elegant forms, shrubs supply interest and variety throughout the year. They also can be a low-maintenance choice for gardeners, especially when you select plants appropriate for their site and growing conditions. Early spring planting provides shrubs a full growing season to adjust before winter arrives, so now is a good time to plant. When choosing shrubs, relate their shape and growth habit to the scale of the setting. Each shrub comes with a unique combination of characteristics including size, shape, color, texture, and growing requirements.