Category Shrubs

If you’ve ever planted a 🌳 Green Giant Arborvitae and wondered what’s happening beneath the surface, you’re not alone. This evergreen’s root system holds the key to its impressive growth and resilience. Unlike some trees with deep taproots, the Green…

Watching a Crape Myrtle 🌳 transform from a young sapling to a stunning centerpiece is one of gardening’s most rewarding experiences. But how fast does this beauty actually grow? From dwarf varieties to towering standards, each type has its own…

I love how the North Pole Arborvitae 🌳 transforms landscapes with its sleek, columnar silhouette. But here’s what many overlook: its growth pace dictates your design timeline. This evergreen isn’t just about looks—it’s a long-term investment for your garden. Knowing…

I fell in love with the vibrant red foliage of Red Tip Photinia 🌿 the first time I saw it transforming a boring landscape. This evergreen shrub doesn’t just add color – it grows at an impressive pace that can…

Tired of watching your garden lose its vibrancy at the first frost? The 🌳 Crepe Myrtle might just be your new favorite for cold climates. These resilient shrubs bring stunning summer blooms and fall colors, thriving where others wilt. With…

Elderberry bushes can transform your garden with their beauty and bounty. But before planting, you need to know how much space they’ll claim in your landscape. The 🌿 Elderberry often reaches 6-12 feet tall with a similar spread. That’s taller…

That brilliant red fall color should be a given, not a question mark. I’ve stood in my yard staring at a stubbornly green burning bush in October, wondering what went wrong with the seasonal show. Here’s the thing—this shrub isn’t…

Yellow leaves on your holly shrub aren’t just unsightly—they’re a distress signal. I’ve seen this happen to even the hardiest hollies, and the good news is it’s usually fixable with the right diagnosis. Most cases come down to 4 common…

That yellowing in your shrub isn’t just unsightly—it’s a cry for help. I’ve seen chlorophyll deficiency and iron chlorosis turn healthy greens into sickly yellows overnight, and catching it early saves the plant. Pests can mimic the same symptoms, but…

This rose changed my approach to gardening forever. 🌟 Yellow double knockout roses deliver months of vibrant blooms with almost zero fuss—no deadheading, no constant spraying, just reliable color from spring to frost. I planted mine in full sun with…