Total Landscape Care Digital Magazine
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foliage S hrubs are enjoying a resurgence in the world of landscape design. With a myriad of new colors, shapes and sizes, there's a shrub for every garden setting. "Shrubs are versatile," says John McDonough, supply manager with Ball Ornamentals. "They're the bones of good design because they provide structure and fill in the mid-range between annuals and perennials. Plus, they're relatively inexpensive over the long run." With the introduction of numerous compact varieties, these plants require less space to fit into today's smaller home sites. Many are also fuss-free, requiring minimal, if any, shearing to maintain their shapes. In many set- tings, shrubs are being planted to replace turf and reduce chemical and irrigation costs. Best of all, new hybrids of old favorites have been introduced with improved hardi- ness. If you're installing the same shrubs on every site, check out these new varieties to add beauty and reliabil- ity to both commercial and residential landscapes. J U N E 2 014 To t a l L a n d s c a p e C a r e . c o m 2 3 Provide color, interest and dependability with these new and old varieties Structure with Shrubs BY ARRICCA ELIN SANSONE PROVEN WINNERS