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About Plants and Shrubs

Definition of Plants

There are known to be approximately 350,000 plant species all over the world. Plants are organisms which rely on sunlight which they obtain their energy from and produce their own plant food. Part of the plant family is trees, flowers, bushes, herbs, grass, vines and ferns. There are 3 major categories which plants are classified in and they are: green plants, land plants and plantae plants. The importance of plants to our environment is huge in today’s day and age.
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Definition of Shrubs

Shrubs Shrubs are distinguished from trees and plants because they are have multiple stems and they are relatively smaller in height. Shrubs can be classified as trees or plants depending on their growing conditions. Shrubs are mainly used in residential landscaping because of their great benefits. Shrubs are very popular within the topiary industry because of their growth patterns. Shrubs are either evergreens or deciduous classified.

The Importance of Plant and Shrubs

Not only are plants and shrubs used for beauty and enhancement purposes but they play an important role in our everyday life. When used on residential and commercial properties they help to keep the air we breathe fresh and clean. They also help to provide much needed shelter for active and native wildlife. Plant and shrubs are easily maintained and not a hassle to grow. Nowadays there are active planting programs across the world which promotes the many benefits of planting plants and shrubs in residential, commercial, private and public space.
Plants and Shrubs

Common Residential Landscaping Plants

Residential gardens are filled with beautiful and stunning plants which provide many aesthetic and practical benefits. They all are easily maintained and they require a little TLC. Watering is simple nowadays with the many irrigation systems available especially if water restrictions are an issue in your state. Here is a list of some of the most common plants which are used on residential gardens:

  1. Hosta Plant
  2. Dogwood
  3. Foxglove
  4. Barberry
  5. Shrimp Plant
  6. Varnish Leaf
  7. Daisy Bush
  8. Fountain grass
  9. Butterfly Bush
  10. Sage Plant
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Residential Landscaping Shrubs

Residential gardens can be filled with beautiful shrubs which flower. Shrubs can also be used as privacy or in the pool area for a tropical effect. There is a hug variety of shrubs which are native to America and other countries. Shrubs require little maintenance as they generally thrive in dry soil. Some types of shrubs like moist soil so it is important to consider your soil conditions and choose shrubs which are suited to the ground soil on your property. Here is a list of shrubs which are used in residential landscaped gardens:

  1. Mugo Pine
  2. Lilac
  3. Nannyberry
  4. Leatherwood
  5. Privet
  6. Dwarf Nine bark
  7. New Jersey Tea
  8. Common Snow Berry
  9. Purple Leaf Sand Berry
  10. Eastern Wahoo
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Maintaining Plants and Shrubs

Shrubs and plants require maintenance tasks such as: watering, pruning, fertilizing and re-planting. These tasks are simple and effective as they promote healthy growing conditions. It is important to keep plants and shrubs in areas where they are more suitable for a healthy growth. For example plants which like shade should always be planted in shady areas. Shrubs which thrive in sunlight should always be planted in sunny areas of your yard.

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