If you want to add some color and texture to your yard, garden shrubs are a great choice. Garden shrubs are woody plants that grow close to the ground and have multiple stems. They can provide year-round interest, attract wildlife, and create privacy. Here are 10 stunning varieties of garden shrubs that you can plant in your yard.

Hydrangea 

 These showy flowers come in shades of pink, blue, purple, and white. They bloom from summer to fall and can grow in sun or shade.

Azalea

These evergreen shrubs have glossy green leaves and clusters of bright flowers in spring. They prefer acidic soil and partial shade.

Lilac

These fragrant shrubs have purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom in late spring. They can grow up to 15 feet tall and need full sun and well-drained soil.

Rose

These classic flowers have thorny stems and colorful petals that range from white to red. They bloom from spring to fall and need full sun and regular pruning.

Forsythia

These deciduous shrubs have yellow flowers that appear before the leaves in early spring. They can grow up to 10 feet tall and wide and need full sun and well-drained soil.

Boxwood

These evergreen shrubs have small, glossy green leaves that can be trimmed into various shapes. They are ideal for hedges, borders, and topiaries. They can grow in sun or shade and tolerate drought.

Butterfly bush

These deciduous shrubs have long spikes of purple, pink, or white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They bloom from summer to fall and need full sun and well-drained soil.

Lavender

These aromatic shrubs have gray-green leaves and spikes of purple flowers that bloom in summer. They are drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. They need full sun and well-drained soil. 

Holly 

These evergreen shrubs have glossy green leaves with spiny edges and red berries in winter. They are good for hedges, screens, and wildlife habitats. They need full sun or partial shade and acidic soil.

Rhododendron

These evergreen shrubs have large, leathery leaves and clusters of pink, purple, white, or red flowers in spring. They prefer acidic soil and partial shade.

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