Best Shrub for Small Gardens – Mahonia Aquifolium

More tiny yellow flowered prickly shrub

There are many different varieties of Mahonia but the one most of us are referring to is mahonia aquifolium. This has holly-like leaves and grows to about four feet in height with a similar spread. This plant is sometimes known as the Oregon Grape because of the clusters of dark blue berries that it … [Read more...]

Small Shrubs for Small Gardens

You do need small shrubs for small gardens but you also need a range of heights up to 3 or 4 feet to provide interest. Ideally you need small evergreen shrubs to provide winter interest as well as spring, summer and autumnal displays of colour. Small Evergreen Shrubs Small evergreen shrubs … [Read more...]