Small garden shrubs are great low maintenance plants offering color and structure in small gardens as well as large gardens. Small garden shrubs are perfect for growing inside of patio planters, small windowsills, window boxes, under rocks in the yard or any place you would like to plant a small garden. These beautiful plants also make wonderful accents to decks, patios, poolside areas, near decking, and other landscaping features. Smaller shrub varieties like palms, boxwood trees and fruit trees will add color and interest to any yard.
If you would like to start planting a small garden, you should consider planting a shrub that is low maintenance. Shrubs usually do not require mowing often and you will save money by not having to hire a gardener to do it for you. Small shrub varieties like morning glories, kampus, and sun-flowers are perfect for starting your garden from the ground up.
If you are starting a small garden from scratch, you may have to do more trimming to make certain that your garden looks attractive and healthy. If you have never planted anything before, trimming is very important. It is best to get some professional advice before trying to cut a shrub your own. This will ensure that your garden is a success and your shrub does not grow out of control.
Planting shrubs is a fun activity that young and old can enjoy. While you are planting your garden, be sure to watch the growth cycle of the shrub. Some shrubs bloom in the spring only to die back in the fall. Be careful to choose the right size shrub for your area. Taller shrub varieties will shade your garden while a short tree will block sunlight and increase the risk of pests.
Be sure to plant shrub plants in the proper location. If you are planting the same flower garden as another person or company in your yard, be sure that they don’t compete with your small garden shrub. You want your garden to be attractive to others in your neighborhood. Planting the same type of shrub next to other flowers can be very unappealing to others. Check out the blooms of other neighbors so you know what type of blooming shrub you should choose for your small garden.
Be careful not to plant too many shrubs in one area of your garden. If the area is already filled with blossoms, you may have to choose different types of shrub in order to prevent overcrowding. If you have a large garden you can always pick several shrubs that are of the same size and plant them together. You may also want to take the time to carefully water each of the shrubs. Watering a large group of shrubs often causes problems.
It’s important that you protect your small garden shrub from the sun. Small garden shrub can sun damage quite easily. When choosing a small garden shrub, be sure that it is going to get enough sunlight to stay healthy. Sunscreens will help keep your garden from getting so hot that it will start to fade. Some landscapers like to use mulch to help shade a small garden shrub, but it’s important to make sure you read the instructions on the mulch you buy to ensure that it is suitable for your particular garden.
Your garden shrub should enjoy lots of water. Most garden shrub will do well if you provide them with an adequate amount of water each day. Make sure you check the soil for excess moisture before watering your garden shrub to avoid problems. Your garden shrub may also benefit from a weekly fertilizer. If you don’t have a way to provide your garden shrub with fertilizer, just be sure that you water it very well when it’s necessary.
