Choosing Shrubs for Your Landscape

Selecting the perfect shrub can be exhilarating for some... and daunting for others. There are so many choices, from the beautiful blooms of a hydrangea to the blue hue of a juniper or the sweet smelling flowers of a Korean lilac. With literally hundreds of shrubs to choose from, how do you make the best decision for your garden? Here are some suggestions to narrow it down. Start with the physical properties of the planting site; how much sun it gets, how wet or dry it tends to be, and if the environment tends to have rabbit visitors.