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Trees and shrubs are usually planted for a long time according to a planting plan. They are considered to be foundation plants, adding volume and framing the outdoor space. Apart from being decorative features, garden shrubs protect the outdoor space from wind, create shade and function as a zoning element as well. Shrubs can be planted in clusters or individually on the lawn, in front of the house or in small gardens. They can become a background for mixborders and flowerbeds with annual and bulbous plants. Ground-hugging shrubs can turn sloppy gardens into an advantage. Stephanandra, willow and cotoneaster are great options.

Choosing flowering shrubs for scent as well as looks doubles the appeal of any outdoor space. Adding beautiful flowering shrubs to mixborders, highlighting important garden elements like patios, decking, entrance areas, stairs and retaining walls are great garden design solutions. When choosing flowering shrubs one of the things to pay attention to is plants decorative features, blooming time and period and, of course, color palettes. You can create various compositions with shrubs blooming at different seasons. Decorative shrub clusters look stunning when certain shrubs start to bloom, while the others have just finished.