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Autumn isnât just for pumpkins and mumsâitâs one of the best times to plant shrubs. They define borders, anchor containers, layer color into fading beds, and bring year-round structure. Thinking of adding a few new faces to your garden? Check out these standouts:â
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đż Surf⢠Swell Hebe (Zones 8â9)â
Silver foliage with purple-pink new growth + magenta summer flowers = patio or border glow-up. Compact enough for small spaces. monroviaplantsâ
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đż Mini Touch⢠Holly (Zones 6â9)â
Boxwood looks, no boxwood worries. Dark-green leaves make tidy low hedges, walkway accents, or evergreen layers. southernlivingplantcollectionâ
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đż Snowy River⢠Viburnumâ
Pollinator-friendly spring blooms, glossy summer foliage, red fall berries for birds, and drought tolerance. Grows 4â5 ft tall and 8 ft wide. starrosesandplantsâ
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⨠As we âshrubâ off summer, which one would you bring home?â
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