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Trees, Shrubs & Vines

The best, most beautiful gardens are those that are dynamic in all four seasons, not just spring and summer. Including foundation trees and shrubs as well as blooming vines is the key to achieving yearlong interest. These versatile plants will add shade, structural interest, and colorful foliage to your landscape.
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10 Stunning Native Vining Plants That Attract Pollinators
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5 Essential Tree Pruning Tools and When You Should Use Them
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How to Plant a Japanese Maple Tree That Will Thrive for Years to Come
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How and When to Prune Spirea to Boost Blooms
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When to Plant Hydrangeas: How to Time It Right
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How to Choose the Best Types of Oak Trees for Even the Toughest Conditions
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What to Do with Storm-Damaged Trees in Your Yard
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10 Underrated Trees That Deserve More Love in Our Landscapes
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Protect Your Trees from Storm Damage with These 6 Must-Know Tips
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When Do Hydrangeas Bloom? A Seasonal Guide to Each Type's Flowering Times
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11 Fast-Growing Shrubs to Fill Your Garden in No Time
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6 Surprising Benefits of Planting Trees
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Do Hydrangeas Need Full Sun? Get the Light Right with These Expert Tips
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25 Best Native Plants for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
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Should You Be Deadheading Hydrangeas? Here's What an Expert Recommends
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5 Tips for Using Gardenia Fertilizer Correctly to Maximize Those Fragrant Flowers
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How to Plant and Grow a Plumeria Tree
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How to Propagate Hydrangeas with 3 Easy Techniques
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11 Best Topiary Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden
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5 Solutions for How to Remove a Tree Stump from Your Yard Safely
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9 Expert Palm Tree Trimming Tips to Keep Your Fronds Looking Fresh
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6 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Crape Myrtle Trees Correctly
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7 Easy-to-Grow Bonsai Tree Types Perfect for Beginners
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How to Plant and Grow Bush Honeysuckle
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9 Stunning Blue Hydrangeas for Your Garden
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11 Boxwood Alternatives to Add Evergreen Elegance to Your Landscape
Clematis ‘General Sikorski’ Clematis ‘General Sikorski’
How to Propagate Clematis from Cuttings and Layering
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How to Plant and Grow Florida Anise
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10 Stunning Types of Magnolia Trees and Shrubs for Your Landscape
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21 Best Drought-Tolerant Shrubs to Boost Your Garden's Resilience
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Pruning Lilacs: How to Get Tons of Flowers
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How and When to Prune Forsythia So You Don't Ruin the Flowers
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21 Best Types of Evergreen Shrubs to Grow for Year-Round Color
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How and When to Prune Clematis Vines to Get the Most Flowers
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9 of the Worst Trees to Plant in Your Yard (and What to Plant Instead)
Rose of Sharon Rose of Sharon
How and When to Prune Rose of Sharon
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How and When to Prune Rhododendrons
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How to Prune Azaleas for Healthy Plants and More Flowers
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How to Plant and Grow Flame Azaleas
Indian Grass Indian Grass
How to Plant and Grow Indian Grass
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How to Plant and Grow Poplar Trees
Lady palm Lady palm
How to Plant and Grow Lady Palm
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How to Plant and Grow Bush Anemone
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19 Easy-Care Shrubs to Use as Hedge Plants for Outdoor Privacy
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When are Persimmons Ripe? Here’s How to Harvest the Sweetest Fruit
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How to Plant and Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree
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The Best Types of Pear Trees to Grow for Your Climate
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How to Plant and Grow Mandevilla
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How to Plant and Grow Weigela
Camellia japonica 'Lila Naff' Camellia japonica 'Lila Naff'
How to Plant and Grow Camellia
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How to Plant and Grow Spirea
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How to Plant and Grow Juniper
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How to Plant and Grow Bougainvillea
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How to Plant and Grow Deutzia
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How to Plant and Grow Ninebark
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How to Plant and Grow Jasmine
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How to Plant and Grow Viburnum Bush
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Our Guide to Clematis Care for Show-Stopping Blooms
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How to Plant and Grow Sago Palm
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Hydrangea
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How to Plant and Grow Sweet Pea
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How to Plant and Grow Crossvine
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How to Plant and Grow Paperbush