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Shrubs and bushes are a gorgeous addition when sprucing up your curb appeal.
There are near endless options that can add lush greenery and colorful flowers in both evergreen and deciduous varieties.
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Here are the best shrubs for thefront of your house.
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Drought tolerant and shallow-rooted, it works well for foundation planting.
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It works well as an accent shrub and tolerates a variety of soils.
Winter Gem and Golden Triumph are other popular varieties.
It tolerates hot weather, full sun, and all types of soils.
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The blue-green foliage is a welcome contrast to many home colors.
Hydrangea (Hydrangeaspp.)
Depending on the variety, they can grow to formidable sizes, but they die back each winter.
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Azalea (Rhododendronspp.)
These shrubs are slow-growing, and they can take up to ten years to reach their mature size.
A member of the honeysuckle family, this lovely shrub is a colorful addition to an early summer garden.
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Rose(Rosaspp.)
There are also varieties that will flower for months with little to no maintenance needed.
But it also happens to be low maintenancea light pruning every year is all you’ll need to do.
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It has distinct yellow and green foliage that stands out in the yard and adds vibrant color.
Camellia(Camellia spp.)
Forsythia(Forsythiaspp.)
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Fast-growingforsythias are deciduous shrubs that add brilliant yellow color to an early spring garden.
Lavender(Lavandulaspp.)
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Depending on the climate, lavender can grow as an herbaceous perennial.
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In the summer, the signature purple spiky flowers emerge, casting a relaxing fragrance across your garden.
There are dwarf cultivars also available.
you could select lightly scented white, pink, or red flowers that appear from late March to April.
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The plant can cause contact dermatitis in humans.
It does prefer shade and no direct sun but grows well in almost any jot down of soil.
It is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Glossy abelia is easy to grow and has a very long blooming season attracting butterflies, and hummingbirds.
For year-round color, look to evergreens like boxwoods or holly.
Some azaleas have long bloom seasons, which will give you extended color.
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