Plants and Trees - Landscaping Shrubs
About Landscaping Shrubs
Introduction
There is a wide variety of landscaping shrubs which can be implemented into the overall design of your landscape garden. Some are flowering shrubs which attract birds and other wildlife because they produce berries. Evergreen shrubs are beautiful during the foliage season as they produce stunning and vibrant shades of color. Shrubs are different from plants and flowers because they have multiple stems growing from the ground. Landscaping shrubs can grow quite bushy and they can be hedged to a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Shrubs can be used in landscaping to create focal points in the garden as they can grow either tall or small. They also grow rapidly during the spring and summer time so it is a great idea to plant them during these seasons. The practical uses of landscaping shrubs are to plant them for foundation, formal and privacy reasons. Shrubs which are not evergreens will generally lose their leaves during winter and autumn months of the year.
Shrub Choice and Considerations
All types of landscaping shrubs have their own individual characteristics which define their place in the garden. Some are flowering and some are evergreens. Some types can be planted to attract birds to the garden for a tropical setting. Shrubs can grow tall and thick and other types can grow small and petite. It is always important to consider your garden and property requirements before choosing the right types of shrubs for your property. Taller shrubs which grow can be used on properties which are large and accommodate the space these shrubs need to grow. Smaller shrubs can be implemented into small garden beds as they will not exceed grow beyond the garden bed.
Types of Landscaping Shrubs
There is a huge variety of shrubs which are used for landscaping purposes on both residential and commercial properties. Shrubs can be native to your state or they can be imported from another country. Shrubs thrive off native weather conditions and they each require their own maintenance and care. Here is a list of 10 of the most popular landscaping shrubs used on residential and commercial properties nowadays:
- Dogwood Shrub
- Sumac Shrub
- Lilac Shrubs
- Mountain Laurel Shrubs
- Red Chokeberry
- Forthergilla
- Viking Black Chokeberry
- Burning Bush
- Rose Shrub
- Azalea Shrub
Planting Shrubs
How homeowners select their shrubs will greatly impact on the overall design of the garden. Shrubs used in landscaping which are well maintained have a great life expectancy as they become more functional and gorgeous with age. Planting the shrubs in your landscape will allow the shrubs to grow effectively and live in your landscaping for several years. Planting them in the right position also affects the overall appearance of your property so it is important to always consider planting them in areas which they will not over grow. The leaves of the shrubs are also and important part of planting because once they are fully grown will they be unsafe for children to play around. This is why planting is very important. For example a rose shrub should not be planted in an area where children play because of the shrubs thrones. Plant roses in the front yard and out of the children’s reach.
