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 habits to the scale of the setting. Each shrub comes with a unique combination of characteristics, including size, shape, color, texture and growing requirements.