Shrubs Q&A: Growing Shrubs
Browse these tips for some quick information on growing shrubs. The handy Q&A format gives beginners quick access to what you need to know about growing shrubs. Planting tips for growing shrubs are given, as well as information on pruning shrubs and the different types of shrubs commonly grown in the landscape.
I'm New to Growing Shrubs. What Types of Shrubs Are Good Choices?
The types of shrubs you have to choose from fall roughly into three categories, as explained in this FAQ. A link is provided for a resource that looks at some examples of shrubs in greater detail.
The types of shrubs you have to choose from fall roughly into three categories, as explained in this FAQ. A link is provided for a resource that looks at some examples of shrubs in greater detail.
Is There a Distinction That Separates Trees From Shrubs?
What is a "tree?" What is a "shrub?" This FAQ on growing shrubs reveals the official distinction.
What is a "tree?" What is a "shrub?" This FAQ on growing shrubs reveals the official distinction.
The First Step in Growing Shrubs: Planting
Growing shrubs successfully begins with planting them properly. Learn the correct method for planting shrubs. Planting shrubs in this manner will increase your chances of enjoying healthy specimens for many years to come.
Growing shrubs successfully begins with planting them properly. Learn the correct method for planting shrubs. Planting shrubs in this manner will increase your chances of enjoying healthy specimens for many years to come.
What's the Best Time for Pruning Flowering Shrubs?
After you've selected the types of shrubs you want and have them in the ground, the next task in growing shrubs is providing proper care. A part of shrub care that many people have questions about is pruning shrubs. In this FAQ I discuss pruning flowering shrubs.
After you've selected the types of shrubs you want and have them in the ground, the next task in growing shrubs is providing proper care. A part of shrub care that many people have questions about is pruning shrubs. In this FAQ I discuss pruning flowering shrubs.
When's the Best Time for Pruning Evergreen Shrubs?
Our next FAQ on growing shrubs turns to the pruning of another major category of shrubs, the evergreen shrubs.
Our next FAQ on growing shrubs turns to the pruning of another major category of shrubs, the evergreen shrubs.
I'm Growing Shrubs in a Cold Climate. Do They Need Winter Protection?
Another element that is part of the care required for growing shrubs is winter protection -- at least for those in the snowy North. In this FAQ we'll consider the issue of winter protection for deciduous, flowering shrubs.
Another element that is part of the care required for growing shrubs is winter protection -- at least for those in the snowy North. In this FAQ we'll consider the issue of winter protection for deciduous, flowering shrubs.
And Evergreen Shrubs? Should I Give Them Winter Plant Protection?
One of your goals in growing shrubs should be to achieve four-season visual interest in your landscape. Evergreen shrubs provide that interest in winter, making this issue a tough call: should they be protected, at the expense of the view?
One of your goals in growing shrubs should be to achieve four-season visual interest in your landscape. Evergreen shrubs provide that interest in winter, making this issue a tough call: should they be protected, at the expense of the view?