10 Underrated Shrubs Every Garden Should Have! 🌿🙌😁 // Garden Answer

[@LorettaT-123]

Good morning all plant people! 😃🌳🌺🌳💛

[@camicri4263]

Good morning 🌼💚

[@LindaKrippel]

Good Morning to you also!!!

[@jacquip644]

Good morning to you!

[@kristibost5723]

Morning ☀️☕️

[@sheilagilleland4312]

@@LorettaT-123 good afternoon a few days late. 🌼

[@kristaself126]

Feel free to do more videos like this during this horrendous heat wave right now.

[@scsh2001]

Really appreciate these kinds of videos that pull from your years of experience to recommend annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees that perform year after year.

[@ingridwengert3199]

Love this kind of video. You are great at describing and the video clips of your own experience are fantastic! Thanks!

[@archie-995]

Beautiful cinematography. It was informative and equally aesthetically pleasing. Always inspired by your craft and creativity. 🌻💛

[@sarahreb1633]

Perfect timing for this video since lots of garden centers are having sales on their shrubs! Lots of inspiration.

[@LifeRomanticized]

One day I dream of owning my own little house with a garden and fill it up with all the wonderful plants. Thank you for inspiring us!

[@cynthiag3065]

Me too!

[@Michellemybelle1996]

What a lovely life goal. I hope your dream comes true soon!

[@karencrane6325]

Thank you for this video. Extremely helpful! I am adding more beds this fall and I am adding several to my plan

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi~ Ditto! 🙋

[@Kings.2828]

Same 😂

[@amber_bloom]

In Disney's California Adventure, there is an area near the river rapids (Redwood Creek Challange trail) that is planted thickly with oakleaf hydrangas. They were HUGH this year. Absolutely stunning. Disney paired them with redbud trees.

[@florencemeredith1968]

Laura you just convinced me that I need more shrubs...now I just have to convince my husband...lol , was thinking that it would be nice if you maybe had some "Garden Answer'" COFFEE MUGS to add to merch? anyone else think its a good idea ? Thank you for all you do.🌳

[@lillieallen7695]

She does, I have 6 cups. They are beautiful.

[@jennaleigh6049]

Or garden answer glass jars 😅

[@chichitex1252]

Ha! I’m gonna spend the day with “Sugar Shack” running through my head! Thanks for the video and reminding me of my sisters in the 1960’s!❤❤❤

[@CeciliaPMiniatures]

This year my calycanthus (I have a variety called Hartlage wine) bloomed nonstop from April until July. What a performer. I've also seen a couple of very old sweetshrubs in Turin city centre, which is not only one of the most polluted cities in Italy but in all of Europe, hadn't seen a drop of water in ages, let alone fertilizer, planted basically in full concrete, surrounded by all kind of vehicles: it was in full bloom.

[@sherylemoore8626]

I find these list of plants so useful. They have introduced me to varieties that I tend to overlook. I have the Chitalpa. Mine are small, but I expect big things from them. It's tough to decide sometimes what to plant as I find I want "All the plants!" Not sure what the drink you have there is (iced coffee?) Sure looks yummy!

[@camicri4263]

Good morning everyone! Great video Laura, thanks! Have a blessed day everyone 🙏🏻💕

[@LindaKrippel]

This is so informative Laura! Thank You for sharing. I love you including the zones, and being so open about all their performances, and the clips showing us the actual plants. Love your white top too!! Stay cool there!

[@nataliearcher]

Thank you for sharing that the juniper is native! I love learning about what is native to different areas 🥰🙏🏼🩵

[@Shannondougha]

Can you do a “in memory of” video of the plants/trees you’ve lost and what you learned from that experience or if you decided to use/not use again and why? Also, I’d be interested in your opinion (maybe even a video) on planting more plants/shrubs/trees that are native to attract native pollinators. Is planting native something you’ve considered doing or if you aren’t interested in the subject.

[@kerryvickers3605]

Thanks Lora! Love these videos where we learn more about the plants we don't always see. 😊 I've learned so much from you and Aaron!

[@2ManyTomatoes]

I absolutely LOVE my Sugar Shack. Such glossy leaves. They always look fresh and new and establish themselves so quickly. I planted one last year and loved it so much that now I have three!

[@BrendaLGreen]

That Juniper plant is gorgeous, thx for all your descriptions of shrubs.😊

[@-rsm]

Got the Desert Orchid Chitalpa. Can't wait for spring to smell the flowers!!

[@jnovak-om6ig]

Thank you for mentioning your in the high desert

[@keradee8742]

Whenever I see a Buttonbush flower it makes me think of Horton Hears a Hoo.😅

[@kerryschultz7116]

Am I the only one who needs to know what you are drinking Laura?? Haha. Love all the plants too, some great information, but that drink looks absolutely delicious.

[@heatherw.2751]

I thought the same thing lol!

[@angelalormand719]

I’m so glad you asked. I was thinking the same thing.

[@SherriLight-f6j]

I was thinking the same thing as well Is it that mushroom drink?

[@donnalipka74]

I bet it’s iced coffee!

[@mommyofmch]

I need to know as well.

[@wynorawishum5860]

Very helpful video. These are really beautiful shrubs in your landscape. Hope they continue to thrive. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@camicri4263]

Thank you, you too!

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️

[@camicri4263]

Good morning, thank you! You have a blessed day too 🙏🏻

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi Guys~ Thanks, Laura... GREAT video & SOOOO helpful! Truly appreciated the zone 9 plants in it. Have a beautiful day everyone!🙋

[@taylorswf23]

It was a fun surprise to see Jenny’s cameo in the dwarf birch portion ❤

[@nancypatterson374]

Love watching Jenny too! She’s NC, and I’m in SC zone 8 ish

[@AttnDefDis_]

Yay for plant lists! Oakleaf hydrangeas are super underrated. I've watched videos dedicated to hydrangeas that don't even mention oakleaf. They are awesome.

[@Higginsangel]

Just planted a El Niño Chitalpa two wks ago thanks to Laura

[@laurieolk5643]

In Iowa, the Catalpa tree is known for not leafing out until the last frost. We use them to tell when it is safe to plant.

[@shirleysenkler781]

Totally redid the two beds in my front yard, and while looking for a low growing evergreen, I found a juniper called Nana. Very similar to the one you planted but not as high, the color and texture is very pretty surrounded by perennials. Since we're on the subject of unusual shrubs I found an elderberry called Dark Tower that grows tall while staying narrow-3 to 4 feet wide. Planted 3 to form a small hedge and 1 to fill a gap in a mixed shrub hedge and they are really taking off. Leaves start out bright green and gradually darken, nice contrast with the usual greens and goes well with ninebarks. I'm in Minnesota zones 4b to 5.

[@patriciagiltz8422]

Everyday I look forward to seeing what you have for us. Today's vidio makes me want to move so I could accommodate these beautiful plants.

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

I found Garden Answer with a top 10 perennial review. That was 3 years ago, and obviously, I’m hooked on gardening and GA now. These are so useful. Thanks, Laura!

[@cherylstuckey4358]

I should go out and count how many plants I have in my garden because of you introducing them to me or telling me more about them…..👍👍👍. Thank you

[@annepersun800]

I love Oak Leaf Hydrangas and so do the deer that passes through our yard. They very hardy though and withstand the nibbling. Just don't get as many flowers. The foliage with its oakleaf shape is outstanding. Zone 6b.

[@cynthiarubio4074]

I love all these you have mentioned and adds possibilities for my west Texas (Midland) landscape. I also have a Catalpa tree and the flowers that come out are beautiful. It loves water and leaves are huge. Thank you for all your inspiration.

[@coloraturaElise]

i always enjoy these videos where you show us things we don't know about. I've learned SO MUCH in the 4 years I've been following you, learned about SO MANY PLANTS in that time, but there is always more to learn.....thank you, Laura!

[@christinamitchell9024]

The deer LOVE the Oakland hydrangea too! They eat it to the ground. Even come on to the patio to eat it out of a pot.

[@SenterStuff61]

Thanks for this list, Laura. I appreciate that there were some zone 9 plants in the list and now have plans to add some of these to my garden!

[@claracorimao1024]

Good evening everyone!!!

[@camicri4263]

Good evening to you!

[@mikewharton5001]

Another one for glossy leaves WITH later blooms is Clethra. Another beautiful creeper is some of the lower Arctostaphylos (not talking kinikkinik) but cultivars like Chieftain or Panchito. Evergreen broadleaf woodys with beautiful spring flowers.

[@christinepops5100]

Ive just added a half dozen shrubs to my wish list, and i already have the other four! I also really love my oakleaf hydrangeas, that deep reddish purple fall color on the leaves is spectacular. And just cutting one bloom with some leaves is so dramatic and fantastic in a vase, add excellent cut flower to their attributes.

[@l.m.4014]

Oh Laura.. the Oakleaf > White > Hydrangeas @6:00 > Are Lovely! 🤍🤍 The leaves add a unique different shape (and color) to the landscape. > Hydrangeas are rock stars of the shrub world, and White hydrangeas have a little extra... Elegance. > Their dainty white petals add a soothing .... peacefulness / tranquility / serenity to the garden.

[@busybee1133]

Good morning Laura, I have 4 Oakleaf hydrangeas. I love love mine 😊

[@caroletellefson9829]

Hi Laura and Aaron. Love your great info on a variety of plants, especially shrubs. Your own experience is very helpful. I have a scree bed full sun low water, but i love shrubs. Good knowledge. Appreciate you and the entire family. Wish i lived closer so i 😊 could see mom and dads wonderful store.

[@eeeoeleven]

The Glow Girl Spirea also has AMAZING fall color!

[@paulet990]

As you talked, I found myself dreaming of adding more shrubs.... and then I realized -- I can't keep what I already have weeded!

[@n0nitwitz]

Laura & Aaron thank you for the July garden tour. I really appreciate your hard work out in the heat to show the progress of the plants. Your property looks so lush compared to last years early August tour. The dead spot in the cut flour garden was there (dead dry spot) last year only a lot smaller.

[@lesleyfrenzartist]

Such a good list! I totally binged these types of list videos from you when I first started planning our gardens. Now I've added a few more to my ever growing "must haves"!

[@ShirleyThorpe]

I just planted the Button Bush This Spring Never drooped in our heat We have Wet Clay and the leaves have a little red in them. I am very pleased with it.

[@rachelsmith6879]

The chitalpa breaking dormancy late sounds right. Our catalpa trees were so late to leaf out that they looked dead for so long. Worth it for those blooms, though!

[@Mr_Spencer]

Hi Laura. I grew the Mr. Mustard false spiraea in my zone 6a Northside of Chicago neighborhood and if you clip off the spent blooms, Mr. Mustard will rebloom all Summer.

[@truthbetold2611]

Laura, I look forward to your creating a prairie garden Piet Oudolf style. It's color blocks but controlled wild.

[@jackiedavies9020]

Love these kind videos and cooking ones. also! Bring the kids along, they are adorable!

[@shelly4472]

I agree Oakleaf hydrangeas are so beautiful. I planted three in my backyard not knowing how beautiful they are and just bought two more to put in my front yard. They are so awesome. I love the way they look in fall too!

[@amydeeds6248]

Love these videos of must have plants-do more!😊

[@gracepeterson7483]

I have several of these shrubs and love them. El Niño® Desert Orchid Chitalpa is one I need to have. Great video.

[@laurelsayer7557]

I've got a Cotoneaster Cornubia grown as a 20 foot tree here in UK. Great to have an evergreen but with the form of a deciduous tree, a great alternative to conifers for winter structure.

[@ozarkview928]

Thank you! So nice to put the names on the screen so I could take a screenshot of the ones I want to add !

[@chrisrfan]

Love these types of videos so I can expand my knowledge and options for what to plant in my garden!

[@JRP58]

I always appreciate your “favorites” videos. I’ve learned so much about so many plants. Thank you!

[@benjaminclingaman7551]

Hey Laura Thank you for all of this information on shrubs

[@elijahkrause2972]

Thanks so much … I really appreciate the videos where we get a list , chat about facts and experience review. Great spend of my time! Thank you again🪴

[@lindaheter6350]

Thank you for including this information in a video. I am always looking for advice about different plants and shrubs. Another great video! ❤

[@courtneycullen6289]

I have three spirea and at least in the quart can, a little slow to establish, but my word. The one I planted at the end of 22 is STUNNING. I have been eying the ceske gold for a couple of years now. I love the chartreuse in my mixed borders.

[@rfgpat]

Thank you for talking about Spirea's !!!! They are my favorite !!! So much bang for your buck ...many changing colors and very easy to trim ... Love your channel .... we had a family owned Floral shop and Garden Store in Minnesota ... you remind me of myself ...

[@traceyevansbuhr]

Hi Laura, I really enjoyed this video! Yesterday, we planted two Shake Shack Button Bushes. I hadn't heard of them and thought they looked quite distinct in the garden centre. My must have shrubs are spireas, goldenrods, quick fire hydrangeas (I prefer the flatter flower), and smoke bushes. We just planted a tiger eye sumac in an area where there is lots of room to grow, knowing we will have to stay on top of the suckering. That you took yours out is causing me pause...

[@JoanneKolson]

Laura, I think you would love a variety of oakleaf hydrangea called little honey! It has bright yellow leaves with the same flowers and same growth habit. I'm a zone 6 and have had mine several years now. I bought mine online and have never regretted it. Hope you can find it!

[@michaliareeton3247]

Great video today lots of great advice on these beautiful shrubs. I love the. Second one can't remember the name really beautiful blooms l loved it after you planted it in your beautiful garden. It as lovely red blooms. I will try and get one for my garden.. the drink looks tasty what you are having.

[@kendastaudenmaier3689]

I love this video. I am working on planning a children's garden. So I am looking for bushes that will be great for hide and seek. Plants that are fun colors, textures and smells. So excited!

[@florasavesplants]

Thanks for sharing these amazing shrubs! 🌿

[@Luvyatilyouactup]

I’m in hot Texas and rarely see hydrangeas here but my Ruby Slippers Oakleaf is a winner. It’s in more sun than recommended and still looks amazing. Love it 🥰

[@persephonespomegranate]

Just wanted to add my enthusiasm for the Cesky Gold dwarf Birch! I’m in zone 6b southern Ontario. Discovered them here on Laura’s channel years ago and planted one on either side, in front of, a deep burgundy Japanese Maple along with a ton of different colour Heuchera among other colourful foliage shrubs and perennials. The colour vibrancy and contrast of Cesky Gold alongside the deep purple heuchera and burgundy Japanese Maple - its stunning. They did take a good 3 years to really establish and fill out but that’s not unexpected. I have them in a dry full sun spot and I’m terrible at watering and they’re still doing well. If you like that gold or chartreuse foliage, I’d also recommend Drops of Jupiter Oregano - which I also heard about here. Not a shrub but man, you’d think they were b/c they get big FAST if they like their location (again full sun with little supplemental watering is working well for me). They really stand out, fill up a bigger space than I anticipated and the bees Love them.

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Laura, thank you for all the great information about these shrubs. I would love to get a few of these. Maybe in the future ❤

[@melissamiew4056]

The previous owner of our home planted an oak leaf hydrangea. It glows amazingly throughout the hottest time in summer. Looove.

[@JeanneHedman]

Laura, first of all your drink looks delicious! LOL - I love when you do these types of videos I have my notepad ready!!!

[@joellegilly5553]

In Houston my Sugar Shack is 10 ft tall! We have it limbed up. Beautiful tree and cute flowers!

[@reginaray3820]

Wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing! Love all you do to inspire us!

[@InHisGardenCreations]

Need to watch this again and write down the names! Thank you, this is exactly something I have been needing.

[@shadedfromreality]

These are all gorgeous Laura and a few I have never heard of! The oak leaves do really well where I live as well, but do need some sun protection as well! so Thank you for sharing these varieties!

[@annehedlund7333]

Loved color of Montana Moss juniper!

[@myrusticgardens]

I’m so thankful for videos like this! I have several that you mentioned and that’s encouraging! 🥰

[@sandythornton5166]

I was so excited to see you included cotoneaster on your list!! I just planted one in our garden this spring and I absolutely love it!!! It is covered in red berries and I love the tiny leaves!!! It has already put on a lot of new growth and is spilling over the rocks I placed around it!!! I will definitely be finding more places to plant this beautiful little shrub!! A lot of excellent information in this video!! I will be watching it again with my notebook handy!!! Thank you!!!

[@wandabrown508]

Thank you Laura fir sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@rosemarythyme6351]

Thanks for including a Juniper in your list. A list of evergreen shrubs for winter interest would be a cool video, too. Just a thought...💚

[@ChrissieLewis]

I would love if you could do a video on your favorite plants that withstand extreme wind! We live in the dry windy plains zone 5b, plants have so much trouble thriving here. Thanks! Love your videos!

[@lynkarpick8037]

❤❤❤ What a great list! Thanks for compiling and sharing!!

[@MrNikoNico]

Very helpful list. Great job explaining the description of each one.

[@michelebowermaster5373]

She got me again. Just ordered 4 of them lol 😂

[@sherribrown6031]

Planted the sugar shack button bush after you did the video on it (a few years back) LOVE IT! Attracts sooo many butterflies ❤❤

[@marcishacklock]

Thank you, this was very helpful. I appreciate that you including some part sun options. Have a blessed day.

[@RichardTrevino-h9n]

Oooooh my word!!! that a large ice coffee. it was funny watching it go down !!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kimberlyheibel8759]

I have a Oakleaf Hydrangea also. Not the type you have. I'm in total awe of it. It's absolutely gorgeous.

[@tinascoggin5049]

I need the recipe for that drink! Thanks for the shrub info, Laura! I just moved into an apartment so I'm going to be putting a Japanese maple in a large pot on my patio. 🍁

[@gaelsterner2815]

Good Morning ☀️!! I'm in zone 6b and planted a spirea a few years ago. Now I have suckeres all over the place. They are beautiful but I didn't realize they spread in my area. I'm gonna dig them out and put them in large pots. Im learning so much from your posts. 😊

[@rnggall9640]

Thank you so much I am finally in the position where I can add shrubs to my landscape, this list is a great help

[@phyllisbechtel7141]

Good morning from Southern Illinois! It is 85° degrees with 93% humidity! So outside temperature is 95° at 6 am😬 I have to get watering this morning! 🧑‍🌾

[@suzsnide03]

Howdy Neighbor! I’m ready for fall! 😂

[@laurelcomeaux4723]

Yes, no getting up early to beat the heat anymore! Come on fall!

[@joydavis4087]

This is a save video for sure. ❤

[@cherylstuckey4358]

Mercy! An excellent day to stay inside! 80% humidity here today 😅.