Shrubs play an important role in the design of most gardens. They can be relied upon for structure, interest, flowers, fruit, fall color, and more, whether taking on a key role center stage or acting as a canvas to showcase other showy perennials or annual flowers.
Picking the right shrub for your garden can be challenging, as there are thousands to choose from. But there are definitely ones to avoid, as invasive shrubs are thuggish, take over a space, and even escape outside the boundaries of a garden to terrorize native plants.
