Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers ... If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the colorful foliage of these, plus their small, white flowers.

Weigela florida, Zones 5 to 8. Whether you’re looking for colorful foliage, bright flowers or plants to attract hummingbirds, plant weigela.The luscious spring floral display is often followed ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes ... If you’re looking for a pint-sized evergreen tree for year-round garden color, the dwarf Alberta spruce is always a popular pick.

Home and Backyard travels to Mifflinburg where Inspired Designs by Keith Phelps showcases exciting new plant varieties ...

One outstanding shrub choice for spring color is the barberry. ... The superior, tidy-dwarf (about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide) golden-foliage barberry on the market from Monrovia Nursery.

I’m a holly fanatic, so they’re my preference for shrubs in the shade, and the best ones in your size range include dwarf yaupon ... will have nice foliage color if they’re planted where ...

Now I will mention a few of the many plants you might want to consider. Oakleaf hydrangeas have lovely flowers and also have brightly colored leaves that are great to make a colorful statement.

Another dwarf shrub with outstanding autumn color is Little Henry sweetspire (Itea virginica). Only 2 or 3 feet tall, it shows off in fall with a beautiful mix of reds and purples. But Little ...