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Grow shrubs

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11:53 am

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Shrubs make up the back bone of the garden, providing anything from an evergreen foil for more colourful plants, to flowers, berries, seedheads and dramatic autumn colour. Browse our lists of the best shrubs to grow for your soil type and aspect, advice on which shrubs to grow for wildlife, the best shrub roses to grow and which shrubs you can grow in pots. You’ll also find videos and podcast interviews with the experts, advice on pruning and training, plus step-by-step guides to planting, watering and feeding.

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How to grow shrub roses and species roses

All you need to know about growing and caring for shrub and species roses.
Alan's guide to shrub sizes

Discover the pros and cons of the different sizes of shrubs you can buy, in this feature by Alan Titchmarsh.
Native trees and shrubs to grow

Discover 10 native trees and shrubs to grow, including holly, hornbeam and field maple.
10 fast-growing shrubs

Need shrubs that will grow fast? Look no further than our 10 suggestions, below.
Best winter-flowering shrubs

We list the best winter-flowering shrubs to bring winter cheer to your garden.
Five shrubs to grow in containers

We pick five of the best shrubs to grow in pots, for a display that will last for years.
Six ways to help trees and shrubs establish quickly

Discover six ways to get trees and shrubs off to the best possible start, with the help of our useful tips.
Small trees and shrubs for heavy and clay soils

Gardening on clay soil? Follow our expert advice on small trees and shrubs that will thrive in your garden.
Nine of the best shrub roses

We pick some of the best shrub roses to grow, including scented and free-flowering varieties.
How to grow heucheras

How to grow heucheras, plus our pick of the best heucheras and heucherellas to grow.
How to grow azaleas

All you need to know about growing azaleas, including indoor azaleas, in our detailed Grow Guide.
How to grow lucky bamboo

All you need to know about growing lucky bamboo, (Dracaena sanderiana), in our Grow Guide.
How to grow bamboo

All you need to know about growing bamboo, with advice on growing clumping and running types.
How to grow berberis

Advice on caring for berberis, in this detailed Grow Guide.
How to grow box (Buxus sempervirens)

All you need to know about growing box (Buxus sempervirens), in our Grow Guide.
How to grow buddleia (butterfly bush)

All you need to know about growing buddleia, in this detailed Grow Guide.
How to grow castor oil plant

Find out all you need to know about growing the castor oil plant, ricinus, in this detailed Grow Guide.
How to grow cordyline

Expert tips on growing and caring for cordylines, in our Grow Guide.
How to grow ceanothus

All you need to know about growing ceanothus (California lilac), in this practical Grow Guide.
How to grow dogwood

All you need to know about growing cornus, or dogwoods, in our detailed Grow Guide.
How to grow cotoneaster

All you need to know about growing and caring for cotoneaster plants, with varieties to grow.
How to grow daphnes

Discover all you need to know about growing fragrant daphnes, in our step-by-step Grow Guide.
Six of the best daphnes to grow

Daphnes are small plants that are big on fragrance. We recommend six favourites.
How to grow elaeagnus

Find out how to grow salt-tolerant elaeagnus, in our detailed Grow Guide.

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