7 Ways to Rethink the Shrub

These versatile plants can do more than frame your home’s foundation or line an entry walk, says Falon Mihalic, a Houzz Contributor.

Mihalic continues, whether you utilize their unusual characteristics, prune them into tight forms or design with them for wildlife, you can get creative with shrubs for a more interesting and unusual garden. Here are ideas for rethinking the basic shrub: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69194526?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u3346&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery18

Shrubs in Front Yard Landscape Design, Schmechtig Landscapes in Winnetka, Illinois

Schmechtig Landscapes, Winnetka, Illinois, Backyard Informal Garden using shrubs for symmetry