Plants and Trees - Garden Shrub
About Garden Shrubs
Definition of a Shrub
For many years people who are not experienced in the field of gardening have mistaken shrubs as trees or plants. In fact the difference between a tree and a shrub is that trees only have one single trunk which is relatively large in thickness with branches growing above the trunk. A shrub has multiple trunks and stems growing from the base of the plant. Most shrubs grow outwards and upwards and they can be very thick in size. Shrubs are used in a variety of places such as; gardens, landscaping, public parks, wildlife parks and commercial gardens but they are also found in the wild. Garden Shrubs
Garden shrubs are very popular amongst homeowners for their benefits and beauties, garden shrubs are relatively easy to plant and maintain. They are fast growers so a new garden featuring shrubs can be fully established in around 1 to 3 years. 3 most common types of garden shrubs are; evergreens, flowering and ornamental. They each are vital elements in residential and commercial landscaping and their beauty is irreplaceable as they will also enhance the surrounding features of the garden landscaping. Garden shrubs come in a wide variety of fully grown sizes which gives homeowners great opportunity to create unique designs. Small garden shrubs can be used to define boundaries in the garden or landscaping and larger shrubs can be used for privacy from neighbors in the front or back yard. Flowering shrubs can add color and splash to the gardens and evergreens will offer a wide variety of unique colors during the foliage seasons.
Popular Types of Garden Shrubs
There is a wide variety of popular garden shrubs which are used on residential and commercial properties. They are easy to plant, grow and maintain. Most of them flower beautiful fragrant flowers and add beautiful coloring to the surrounding areas. It is always important to consider the plants needs and preferred environment before purchasing. Here is a list of some of the most common and popular garden shrubs:
- Winter Berry
- Barberry
- Hibiscus
- Euonymus
- Lavender
- Privet
- Holly
- Honeysuckle
- Sage
- Tea Tree
These popular garden shrubs should be planted in late fall or early spring. They grow and develop healthily in lightly moist ground soil. They should be fertilized and mulched in the first 6 to 8 weeks after planting and they should be watered daily for at least 8 weeks this is too ensure that the root zone gets well established in the soil. Flowering can be seen at around 3 months after plantation.
Maintaining Garden Shrubs
The maintenance of garden shrubs is simple and effective. As long as they receive enough nutrition and water they will grow healthy and live for years. They may require pruning at some stages during spring and fall. Some garden shrubs may need to be replanted into new soil if they are not growing as they should. Garden and nursery centers offer a wide variety of maintenance products for garden shrubs which will assist the backyard gardener with all their needs.
