The American elderberry produces lovely white flowers in the summer that turn into dark berries in the fall, which are great for making jams and syrups. It also provides good wildlife habitat and is a fast-growing shrub that can add great texture to the garden. Heads up: While cooked berries are edible, the raw berries … Elderberry
Ninebark features attractive, peeling bark and clusters of small white to pink flowers that bloom in summer. Its foliage turns vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall, making it a striking addition to gardens, and it’s also a hardy shrub that thrives in a variety of conditions. It grows quickly, so keep it … Ninebark
Virginia willow produces fragrant, white flower spikes in late spring and has beautiful, reddish-purple foliage in the fall. It supports wildlife by attracting pollinators and is deer-resistant, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to your garden.
Winterberry holly produces bright red berries that persist through the winter, adding vibrant color to the garden even in the cold months. Its attractive, dense foliage supports wildlife by providing food and shelter, and it’s a hardy shrub that is both deer-resistant and easy to maintain.
St. John’s wort has striking yellow flowers that bloom abundantly in summer, adding cheerful color to the garden. Its dense, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest and it’s known for being a hardy shrub that attracts pollinators and is resistant to deer. It also grows well in containers, making it a versatile choice for patios or … St. John’s Wort
Hearts-a-bustin’ produces striking, bright pink to red fruits in the fall that stand out against its green foliage and provide valuable habitat and food for birds. Its unique fruit and attractive, glossy leaves make Hearts-a-bustin’ a lovely addition to any garden, and it thrives in a variety of soil types and light conditions.
Buttonbush produces unique, spherical clusters of white flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its distinctive blooms and dense foliage is deer-resistant, and provides excellent cover for wildlife. Buttonbush thrives in wet or boggy conditions, making it a great choice for rain gardens or water features.
Beautyberry produces striking clusters of bright purple berries in late summer that stand out against its green foliage. These vibrant berries attract birds and other wildlife, and the plant is known for its ornamental value and adaptability to various soil types and light conditions.
Aptly named, Sweetshrub features fragrant, reddish-brown flowers with a unique, spicy scent that blooms in late spring. Its attractive foliage and aromatic blooms make it a standout shrub in the garden, and it’s also known for its adaptability to different soil conditions and moderate deer resistance. Note: Sweetshrub may spread vigorously from the roots to … Sweetshrub
With beautiful blooms and seasonal foliage, viburnums are a lovely addition to the garden. They attract pollinators and produce berries that are an excellent food source for wildlife such as songbirds. Viburnums are relatively low-maintenance and adapt to a variety of light and soil conditions. Recommended Thriving Gardens Viburnum: Arrowwood viburnum, Viburnum bracteatum Mapleleaf viburnum, … Viburnum