Even non-gardeners know this shrub, one of the first to bloom in early spring. That does a lot for name recognition, especially when the leafless plant drips with golden yellow flowers. Talk about ...

The wax leaf Ligustrum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that typically grows to about 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide if left unpruned. For most of the year the focal point of the shrub is its leaves, ...

Fast-growing privet can get you privacy in ... Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Hydrangea plants grow up to 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall, making them great hedge plants.

As the growing season ends, you may think your window to plant bushes and trees has closed. Fret not. Here are some options ...