It’s undeniable how installing perennial shrubs on your property can boost your curb appeal. Colorful shrubs
create an inviting and dreamy look that will make your neighbors’ heads turn as they walk by your yard. The
ultimate benefit of a spiced-up landscape with vibrant perennials is the satisfaction that they will grow back every
year!
If you are looking to brighten your landscape design, here are five perennial shrubs you may consider that will give
brilliance to your lawn. We provide planting services of these shrubs to areas around Grand Rapids, and
Ada, MI. Learn more about how perennial shrubs provide aesthetic benefits while remaining
low-maintenance.
1. Boxwood
Boxwood is an evergreen shrub that can revitalize your garden with its lush green leaves. This perennial shrub is an
excellent staple to landscapes because of its ability to thrive in sunny and shady areas. Its versatility
allows it to be planted as an individual shrub that can soften the corners of your blooming beds or as a hedge that
will create boundaries around your property.
Boxwoods are also perfect for topiary, the process of trimming and shaping plants and shrubs into stunning designs.
These designs can go from simple geometric shapes to intricate ones.
Aside from boxwood’s structure and versatility, this perennial shrub can adapt very well to cold and hot weather.
With Michigan experiencing both the freezing snow and warm summers, it’s wise to add boxwood to your
landscape.
2. Michigan Holly
When looking for a plant to bring color to your yard during the snowy weather, you don’t have to look further.
Michigan holly is a deciduous shrub that requires little maintenance but brings life to your landscape with
its vibrant color.
The magic happens during the autumn season when its green leaves drop to make way for its bright red berries known as
winterberry. The Michigan holly also serves as nesting sites for songbirds with its twiggy stems, while its berries
are food to red squirrels, catbirds, and thrushes, and more.
The Michigan holly is also a dioecious shrub. This means that their male and female blossoms appear on separate
plants as opposed to the same plant. Male and female Michigan Holly shrubs should be planted together because the
female flower requires the male plant to pollinate.
The red aesthetic of Michigan holly is best planted near your vibrant green boxwoods for dashing winter color.
3. Hydrangea
The beauty of hydrangeas can easily make them the star of your garden or as a supporting flower in the background.
This perennial shrub is known for its alluring multi-flower blooms that can grow in your garden or containers. On top
of these, hydrangeas are also pest-resistant. Although some snails and slugs are attracted to certain
types of these shrubs, warding them off is easy.
Hydrangeas prefer being planted in the shade. The more sunlight your hydrangeas receive, the more water they require
to maintain their bloom. Hydrangeas’ famous large foliage is also perfect to increase the privacy on your
property. Their leaves change from green to a purple-tinged color in the winter, with blooms ranging from whites,
pinks, and blue.
4. Viburnum
The viburnum plant is another versatile and undemanding shrub that Michigan homeowners should consider.
According to Clemson University, about 150
species of this perennial shrub are native to North America and Asia, making them a low-maintenance option. These
perennials make a great addition to your landscape design with their white flowers, black or red berries, and a glossy
dark green leaf.
The dense shrubs of viburnum serve well as a hedge or as a backdrop with their sturdy branches. Meanwhile, their
white blooms also provide color and structure to your landscape design.
5. New Jersey Tea
The New Jersey tea plant is also a deciduous shrub that grows small white flowers during mid-summer. This low-growing
shrub makes for a great border highlight and ground cover. Its nectar-bearing flowers attract hummingbirds and
butterflies, further boosting your curb appeal as it looks like your lawn is from a fantasy world.
Additional benefits of New Jersey tea include:
- Its root bark is used by herbalists for medicinal purposes
- Green, red, and cinnamon-colored dye can be obtained from their roots
Can you imagine the colors these perennials can bring to your landscape? Call our team today!
There’s no doubt how stunning your yard will be after adding these perennials to your landscape design. Aside
from these five brilliant shrubs, you can also choose from our wide variety of plant options. We dedicate our efforts
to bringing you top-quality landscaping services that always exceed your expectations.
Our accomplished experts here at Rose Landscape Services provide softscapes and planting
services for commercial and residential properties in Grand Rapids, Ada, Cascade,
MI, and surrounding cities. For a quote, you can reach us at (616) 293-0361.
