Shrubs for Sale Online

Common Uses For Shrubs and Bushes

Whether you are looking for a shrub or bush that is either deciduous (leaves shed each fall) or evergreen (leaves are intact throughout the year), each type serves a purpose for your home. People often buy hedges and shrubs for the following common uses:

Enhance Privacy

One of the most common uses for shrubs, hedges, and bushes is to enhance the privacy surrounding your home or business. Our selection of privacy hedges for sale is perfect for creating a natural, peaceful solitude in your yard. There are specific variations for screening and buffering where you can plant them along the border or foundation of homes and properties. Dense shrubs like the Barberry, Euonymus, and Laurel are perfect for the job.

Add Color & Dimension

Shrubs offer decoration, as well. Evergreen shrubs maintain their colorful appearance throughout the winter and flowering shrubs provide pops of color in the changing seasons. Shrubs can also be planted in pots and containers for those that don’t have a lot of space to work with! Many variations of shrubs and bushes are also low maintenance which is what makes them so popular. With minimal effort, you can have a stunning and vibrant garden!

Hiding Eyesores

Have an item in your yard that you need to cover up? The shape and density of shrubs are perfect for obscuring eyesores in your landscape, such as cooling units, utility meters, and trash cans.

Protects the Ecosystem

Shrubs and hedges are also useful for their natural benefits, like soil and wildlife protection. Flowering shrubs can support pollinators and some berry-producing shrubs provide food for wildlife, maintaining your local ecosystem.

Buy the Right Shrub Online For Your Home

Understanding how to buy shrubs online that will thrive for years to come largely depends on how you wish to use them. First and foremost, you must figure out which grow zone you live in if you’re unfamiliar. Woodie’s team of nursery experts have refined the options for each grow zone showing you the plants that will perform best in your region.

The next step is to determine whether you are looking for a decorative border for your flower bed or something to provide a barrier between your home and the noise of your street. It’s important to identify what you wish your shrub to accomplish in your garden, and then use that information to find the best fit for your needs. Often, shrubs can serve multiple purposes, like berry-producing holly bushes, which serve as privacy shrubs while providing a pop of color that lasts through the winter season.

Make sure you take into consideration the height and width of the shrub at maturity, and the growth rate to ensure you have adequate space (more information in the section below). This will also help with determining the best placement as not to block windows or obstruct walkways.

If you have any questions about buying shrubs online, feel free to contact our team of experts. They are happy to answer any questions you may have and will guide you in the right direction!

Caring For Your Shrubs and Bushes

Shrubs differ widely in their needs, so it’s essential to learn what your plant requires before purchasing it. In most cases, however, fertile soil and a regular watering schedule are all that’s needed to keep your shrubs healthy. Since no plant is alike, our nursery experts include clear, simple instructions with every order detailing how to best care for your unique shrub to keep it thriving for years to come! However, there are some general rules to follow when caring for your shrub or bush:

Provide Space For Growth

When you are ready to plant the shrub, keep in mind that the roots will need room to expand along with the branches. Dig a hole that’s as deep as the pot the shrub or bush was delivered in and twice as wide. Shrubs tend to spread out as they grow, which is why they are an excellent choice for foundation planting and covering certain eyesores as mentioned above. Therefore, avoid planting shrubs too close to the sidewalk or driveway.

Properly Water

When you’re preparing to plant your shrub, it’s important to water them well or hole you plan to place the shrub in thoroughly - this helps reduce the stress of transplantation. Freshly planted shrubs also need a more frequent watering schedule compared to mature bushes. After that, check the soil regularly using a garden trowel or a similar device that can pierce the soil. Ideally, the soil should be moist surrounding the roots of the shrub. If you have trouble inserting the trowel or device into the soil, it’s most likely a sign that it’s too dry and is due for thorough watering.

Add Fertilizer

Fertilizer is an important consideration in your shrub's early growing years and should be added each spring for a healthy start. It provides essential nutrients that kick-start growth and promote longevity. Annual mulching is also a smart way to help retain soil moisture and discourage weed growth.

Protect Against Pests

Fortunately, most shrubs are hardy against pests and disease, making them low maintenance choices for many gardeners. However, it’s still important to check shrubs regularly for signs of pests and diseases, especially if you notice a change in coloration or leaf density. Pest protection can come in multiple variations - sprays, wraps, and even domed cages or wires for larger animals.

If you have any questions about the care and keeping of your shrubs, please contact Garden Goods Direct to speak with a nursery expert.

Types of Shrubs & Bushes For Sale at Garden Goods Direct

Many shrubs can also be classified as trees depending on how many feet tall they grow and are either deciduous or evergreen depending on the growing conditions experienced. Shrubs in common garden practice are broad-leaved plants, though some smaller conifers such as Hinoki Cypress and common Juniper are also shrubby in structure.

Privacy Shrubs

Fast-growing privacy shrubs and hedges are great for creating quick privacy screens, hedges, or buffers. If you plant these bushes in foundation plantings, make sure to place them where they can grow to their natural height and width without taking over or obstructing the view of the home. At Garden Goods Direct, we offer many different kinds of fast-growing shrubs including Red Tipped Photinia, Barberry, Boxwood, and more! Not only do they create buffers and natural privacy, but they also add visual interest to your yard. Shop our selection of privacy shrubs and hedges for sale online today!

Evergreen Shrubs

Evergreen bushes can help your garden stay in decent shape in any season. Shrubs like the Boxwood and Yucca are low-maintenance, perfect for gardeners of any experience level, and provide year-round beauty to any home. With their evergreen leaves, these plants create a bright spot even in the bleakest days of winter. At Garden Goods Direct, we are proud to offer a wide variety of evergreen shrubs for sale produced from durable, high-quality stock. See for yourself!

Flowering Shrubs

With spectacular blooms and lush foliage, flowering shrubs are an incredible addition to any landscape, brightening up your seasons with pops of color. From early spring through the cooler winter months, you are sure to find a plant that meets your needs. Flowering shrubs add much-needed color to what is typically just a green screen in a garden. Most are easy to care for, making them perfect for a new gardener. Popular types like azaleas, hydrangeas, and lilacs give you the ability to keep up with the gardening pros at a low cost. Browse our selection of flowering shrubs for sale!

Rose Bushes

Roses are a welcoming addition to any landscape, with their poetic beauty and lovely colors. These prolific bloomers make a charming statement anywhere. It may surprise you to know these gorgeous flowers are also easy to grow for beginning gardeners. You can add color, texture, and an element of grace to your yard while proving your green thumb. Buy rose bushes online and have them delivered straight to your doorstep!

Vines

Just like out of a storybook, climbing vines and ivy add whimsical charm to any home or property. Luscious green leaves create a vibrant aesthetic and are a statement piece in their own right. Shop our selection of vines for sale and transform your landscape!