Shrubs are woody plants, but unlike trees, they reach a height of fewer than 6 meters. They branch from the base and can sometimes be confused with bushes.
What Do The Bushes Contribute?
Broadly speaking, we could talk about two main uses of shrubs: aesthetic and functional. As you already know, a commercial landscape contractor will always look for a design that is attractive and functional.
The bushes help us to complete spaces; through compositions, we can provide volume and texture to our garden, enriching the compositions.
They are also often used to delimit areas of the garden by separating spaces or to provide privacy and intimacy on the edges of the park.
But we cannot forget its great decorative capacity; in the market, we can find a great variety of shapes, colors, and textures, with which we can give a lot of personality to our garden.
Types Of Bushes
To choose which bush we want, we will consider the uses discussed above and their characteristics. In addition to this, as always, when you introduce a new species in your garden, you will have to count on the climate, the orientation, and the type of soil.
Flowering Shrubs
With this type of shrub, we will give color to any space, and we can choose from a wide variety of styles and ranges. In addition to being colorful, they will also add aroma and sometimes generate decorative or edible fruits.
Ornamental Shrubs
If you appreciate more shape than color, we recommend ornamental shrubs such as boxwood. You can get creative and play with shapes and sizes to provide unique aesthetic characteristics. The only downside is the constant care it requires to keep it in good condition.
Evergreen Shrubs
They are ideal if we want them to look green throughout the year since the leaves will fall in autumn and winter, but new leaves will continue to grow throughout the year. Also, they withstand low temperatures well, so they require less care. The holly is a shrub that holds up well, and intense colors bring life to the garden.
Shrubs For Pots
If you want shrubs and do not have a large garden to plant them, you can put them on your terrace or patio in pots. Usually, the bushes tolerate pruning well, so they can be kept in a pool without a problem. The land will have to be well cared for, so frequent fertilization and watering is essential.