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Ruby Spice Summersweet: The Ultimate Guide to Growing This Fragrant Shade Shrub

A deer-resistant native shrub that blooms in shade, thrives in soggy soil, and smells absolutely incredible. Ruby Spice summersweet might just be the shrub your garden has been waiting for.

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Japanese Spirea: You Might Not Have to Skip It!

Discover the beauty of Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) and explore some non-invasive spirea varieties for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly landscape.

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10 Exceptional Arborvitae Landscaping Ideas to Try

Discover Beautiful Arborvitae Varieties Beyond Emerald Green and Green Giant

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10 Brilliant Bushes that Turn Red in the Fall

Want stunning bushes for fall color? Here’s a list of 10 bushes with red fall color and two landscape design strategies to make your yard shine.

Amy Martin 4/29/25 Amy Martin 4/29/25

From Drab to Fab: Flowers for the Front Garden That Pop

10 Front Yard Flowers for Different Garden Situations

Amy Martin 4/1/25 Amy Martin 4/1/25

10 Stunning Spirea Alternatives for a Vibrant Garden

These colorful, low-maintenance alternatives will keep your garden blooming all season long!

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10 Popular Shrubs for Evergreen Landscaping

Overwhelmed by choices? Discover ten popular evergreens and why they stand out!

Amy Martin 3/17/25 Amy Martin 3/17/25

10 Front of the House Shade Landscaping Shrubs

Struggling with sparse, sad-looking plants in your shady front yard? I'm sharing my top 10 shade-loving shrubs with real photos (not AI images!) so you can see exactly how these plants actually look and grow.