We moved into an established older home four years ago. One of the first things we did was prune back several overgrown shrubs. We now find ourselves pruning those same shrubs every year or so. We now have the means to replace those shrubs with new ones. Are there shrubs available that require very little if any pruning?
There are shrubs that require very little pruning. But planting the right shrub in the right place can not only save on repeated pruning but can also avoid problems such as pest problems and sun or shade problems.
Most plant labels contain plant height and width information. They also usually contain sun and shade tolerance information. These three factors alone can give you most of the information needed for good plant selection.
Plants under trees and on the north side of a structure get little direct sunlight. It is important to select shade-tolerant plants for these shady locations.
