Shrubs

A shrub is normally defined as a woody-stemmed plant with a framework of branches from its base, as opposed to the single trunk of a tree. Although this is true for the majority of cases, this definition is not a particularly rigid one; some trees are multi-stemmed whilst some shrubs may be trained as standards with a single trunk. Whilst shrubs are generally smaller than trees (usually less than 6 m (20 ft) tall), again, this is not always true, with some shrubs larger than some trees.

Regardless of their definition, shrubs account for a huge variety of plants suitable for gardens of any style and size. We aim to provide you with everything you need to know about shrubs and their care, including advice on choosing shrubs with the features that will complement your planting scheme, detailed instructions on how to plant them, and finally, tips on how to keep your shrubs in first-class condition.