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Holly Crossley

Landscaping with shrubs – 10 ways to bring these wonderful, woody plants into your plot

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle', paniculata shrubs, Sorbus americana - American Mountain Ash in raised rock edged mulch border in backyard garden.

From pepping up fences and pathways to surrounding seating spaces, landscaping with shrubs is something that almost all backyards can benefit from. 

There is a huge variety of these woody plants to choose from, some of which will grace your garden with blooms. And, as they are perennial, they'll offer consistent structure to your space year after year, often with little maintenance needed.

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