Guide

Discover spring flowering shrubs that bloom from late winter to May, plus planting and pruning tips for a colorful, low-maintenance landscape.

Plant these five shrubs and you’ll have hummingbirds all season — colorful tubular blooms in red, orange, and pink bring them in, and mass planting keeps them coming back.

Shrubs for total shade that thrive with no direct sun — top picks from trusted botanic sources, plus light-measuring tips.

The best shrubs for the side of a house are compact, slow-growing varieties chosen for mature size, sunlight, and hardiness zone. Choosing shrubs for the side of your house comes down to one thing: matching the plant’s mature size to the space you actually have. A shrub that looks perfect at the nursery can easily

Shade-tolerant evergreen shrubs for shady places you can rely on, from tough Aucuba and Mahonia to flowering Camellia — matched by light level.

Wondering what part shade means for plants? Learn the exact sunlight hours, morning vs. afternoon sun, and how to tell if your yard qualifies.

Discover shade tolerant evergreen shrubs that keep color all year, from deep-shade Aucuba to versatile boxwood — and how to match them to your yard.

Shade-loving shrubs for every light condition, from dry under-tree spots to dense north-facing walls, with reliable zone-matched picks.

Learn how to choose shrubs for small gardens by matching mature size, light, soil, and hardiness zone before you buy.

Learn how to plant shrubs the right way: dig wide, plant shallow, water deep, and mulch properly for healthy, long-lived growth.