Taking care of fast growing evergreen shrubs
Most shrubs are fast growing. Among the evergreen varieties you will find quite a good collection.
Shrubs are long term pieces of vegetation in your garden. They are very hardy and last through severe conditions with ease.
It is easy to maintain a shrub due to its relatively lower height. If you trim it regularly you will never have a cramped or messed up shrub to deal with.
Different varieties of fast growing evergreen shrubs
Evergreen needled shrubs : These shrubs look petite and give a Christmas feel around. Examples of needled evergreen shrubs are.
- Boxwood
- Japanese yews
- Arborvitae
- Mugo pine
Evergreen broad leaf shrubs : These shrubs have thick broad leaves which stay through out the year. Good examples are
- Sweetbox
- Mountain laurels
- Wintergreen barberry
- Holly shrubs
Deciduous shrubs : These shrub discolor towards fall, and shed their leaves by the start of fall.
The discolor is actually quite beautiful, they are called fall colors.Few examples of favorite deciduous shrubs include.
- Blueberry
- Oleander
- Smokebush
- Burning bush
- Viburnum
When should you plant your shrubs?
The most variety of shrubs are available during spring time.
Spring is usually the right to be planting your shrubs. Early or mid spring should be just fine. Just ensure you give atleast 6-10 weeks for the shrubs to develop their roots before they face the scorching summers.
It is also possible to plant shrubs by early fall or too end of summer. The shrubs will usually go into dormancy during the fall, but they will be able to develop their roots if you give them a few weeks before fall starts.
Summer planting is to be avoided. Shrubs don't do well with a lot of heat around.
A few ideas for how to plant your shrubs around your garden are as below
- Planting along the boundary of your house or hedge planting
- Place them as a backdrop to your flower plants
- Along the entry way, patio or deck
- Place one as a solo attraction in the center of the lawn
- Have a mixed border or fencing with several types of shrubs
Shrubs are heavy duty plants and require very less care, they add beauty not only through their foliage but also the berries and flowers which grow on them. Consider working with shrubs as living borders and fences to give a beautiful look to your garden.