--- title: "We Want... A Shrubbery!: Great Shrubs for a Garden" description: The best shrubs for a garden are easy to care for and they make a statement. To give your yard a burst of color, try these shrubbery options. image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hubfs/shrubbery.jpg --- # We Want... A Shrubbery!: Great Shrubs for a Garden May 27, 2015 8:49:00 AM ![shrubbery](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hubfs/shrubbery.jpg)The best shrubs for a garden are those that are easy to care for and make a statement. For fantastic shrubs that will give your yard a bright burst of color, try these [unique shrubbery options](http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20901457,00.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThisOldHouseLatest+%28This+Old+House%3AToday+at+This+Old+House%29). - With beautiful foliage throughout the year and a lovely pink flower during the spring, try planting some Rhododendron. These shrubs are particularly great for shaded yards. - For another shaded option, check out the Drooping Leucothoe. With colorful leaves and white flowers, this plant brings variety to your landscape. - If you want a shrub that truly changes throughout the year, try planting a Redvein Enkianthus. With tender flowers during the spring and a vibrant foliage during the fall, this plant helps you ring in every season. - For a shrub with a fantastic smell, plant some Dwarf Korean Lilac. These dense shrubs are covered in blooms during the spring. - If you are looking for contrast, try a Blue Mist Shrub. The blue blooms come out in late summer for an unexpected treat. Brighten up your yard in no time with these beautiful shrubs. 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