A shrub or bush is a small to medium-sized woody plant. It is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height. Plants of many species may grow either into shrubs or trees, depending on their growing conditions.
Shrubs are extremely popular to grow in gardens, they are beautiful and can be used as foundation plants, they create a backbone to the landscape. There are a lot of species to choose from, you can choose them depending on the colors you like and ambience you want to create. There are numerous lovely flowering shrubs and evergreen ones that will make your landscape stunning and inviting. Picking a plant, keep your climate and site conditions in mind. Now let’s have a look at some cool shrub ideas.
Evergreens
Evergreen plants can add a textural look to your garden and you can give them various shapes you like. For example, balls – such cute evergreen balls are ideal to line garden paths or to add a crispy green touch to your outdoor space. Use it to screen spots you do not want to be seen, mix them the way you like creating a cool landscape.
Gorgeous Hosta plants will give a texture to your outdoors and can grow in the shade.
Boxwood balls look cute and eye-catchy.
Different types of heathers will make your garden really bold.
Buxus Japonica bring a punch of crisp green in this design.
Flowers
Oh, shrub flowers are so cute! My favorites are lavender, they will create a Provence ambience for sure and will make your space refined yet nonchalant. Camellias, hydrangeas, bougainvilleas, snowballs and many other blooms can turn your space into heaven! Get inspired!
Gorgeous Hosta plants will give a texture to your outdoors and can grow in the shade.
Boxwood balls look cute and eye-catchy.
Different types of heathers will make your garden really bold.
Buxus Japonica bring a punch of crisp green in this design.
Accentuate your picket fence with pink roses to give a it a cute touch.
Lavender and blue Fescue grass to highlight it.
Cover the archway and wall with bold bougainvilleas and enjoy the look.
Dusty blue Pride Of Madeira, emphasized the length of the staircase.
Blue and grene hydrangeas to border the house and give it a cute country look.
Grow red azaleas to add color to your garden.
Snowballs make a striking accent to your outdoor space.
Photo credit: Joan S. Bolton Camellia japonica hedge.
Use Euphorbia Rigida to add volume, texture and color to your landscape.
Hebe X Franciscana makes the pool more eye-catching.