Not all hedges are created equal, and they aren’t always the same size. Some people use hedges for privacy; others use them for windbreaks or
Small Dwarf and Low Growing Shrubs for a Big Impact
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If you love the idea of growing flowering, evergreen, or deciduous bushes, but have limited space in your yard, consider planting small dwarf and low growing shrubs. These miniature-sized shrubs are perfect for planting in a container or as a border along a garden or small yard, and there is a wide variety to choose from, no matter what your taste. There are flowering shrubs that fill the air with enticing scents and colorful leaves in the autumn, attractive evergreen bushes that add interest during the winter months, and then shrubs that bear fruit for birds and critters to enjoy.
Discover how to use small dwarf and low growing shrubs for hedges, flowering yard decoration, or a natural garden border. Get tips for ways to prune and care for your small shrubs as they grow and other low-growing shrub information to help you create a beautiful landscape. If you’re a beginning gardener or desire easy-to-grow shrubs, browse our extensive list of low-maintenance dwarf shrubs, learn about small evergreen bushes for the tiny garden, or check out our amazing flower shrub plants.
Low Growing Shrubs
While filling as much space in your yard as possible seems like the best way to economize on flower beds and landscaping, there are many
Low Growing Evergreen Shrubs for Borders
Creating a natural border around a garden, yard, walkway, or driveway is a great way to add eye-catching texture and structure. Short hedges provide a
Dwarf Shrubs
Not all gardens are enormous – and even if the soil is fertile for planting shrubs and flowering plants, there remains a long list of
Small Evergreen Shrubs
When you make the effort to design and plant a garden, you want to make it look as good as possible. Small evergreen shrubs are
Small Flowering Shrubs
Keeping your home looking beautiful can sometimes be a chore. Not only do you have to contend with making your house shine both inside and
Low Maintenance Shrubs
We all want our homes looking as beautiful and well tended as we can, but we don’t always have time to spend in our yards