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Shrubs - The Best Plants to Grow in Your Garden

Shrubs are woody plants characterized by their relatively low height, multiple stems arising from the base, and dense foliage. They play a crucial role in landscaping and gardening, providing structure, color, texture, and year-round interest. With a vast array of sizes, shapes, and growth habits, shrubs can be used in numerous ways to enhance residential and commercial outdoor spaces.

One of the primary benefits of incorporating shrubs into a garden or landscape is their ability to provide visual interest throughout the seasons. Many shrubs display vibrant foliage, ranging from lush greens to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows, with some even exhibiting variegated patterns. As the seasons change, the colors may shift, offering dynamic visual displays throughout the year. Additionally, many shrubs produce attractive flowers, berries, or seed heads, adding further interest and diversity to the garden.

Shrubs can serve various functions within a landscape, such as forming hedges or screens for privacy, acting as foundation plantings for homes or buildings, and providing habitat and food sources for wildlife. They can also be used to create focal points or add texture and contrast in mixed borders alongside perennials, annuals, and ornamental grasses. Popular shrubs for landscaping include: Boxwood, Hydrangea, Azalea, Lilac, and Viburnum.

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