These shrubs can grow at least 6 feet tall and twice as wide, with jagged, gray-green stems and leaves. They can spread aggressively, so consider them for slopes or backgrounds that need some drama.

Don't settle for ordinary shrubs when deciding what to plant in your yard. These new and improved cultivars are a step above the rest. There was a time when shrubs were practically an afterthought, ...

Our selection of 12 shrubs for the front of the house will satisfy your needs for lush greenery and bright blossoms, and take your home's curb appeal to the next level.

Drought-resistant plants like hummingbird sage and rosemary are the ideal addition to Southern California gardens. 12 best drought-tolerant plants that aren't succulents - Los Angeles Times ...

Filling your garden with color all year round is a guaranteed way to keep things looking bright and alive, no matter what the ...

Hopseed bush (Dodonaea viscosa): This native fast-growing bright green shrub is a great choice for an informal privacy hedge. It has a fresh green color, and female shrubs have pretty light green ...

Light the fireworks with the Scarlet Torch bottlebrush with its fuzzy, bright-red flowers that hummingbirds love. It grows 9 feet tall, blooms like crazy all summer and has gray-green foliage that ...

Blooms may be losing some luster among cash-strapped gardeners weeding out nonessential spending. A practical option is investing in an assortment of low-risk, high-return shrubs.