Article: DWARF SHRUBS AREN'T JUST FOR SHOW; THEY CAN CUT HEATING AND COOLING BILLS.(Spotlight on Home and Gardening)

Byline: James Dulley

Question: I want to landscape my front yard and around my deck with decorative evergreen and flowering dwarf shrubs. What types are available and where should I locate them for the greatest energy efficiency? - L. P.

Answer: There are hundreds of decorative evergreen and deciduous (drops leaves in fall) dwarf shrubs. Foliage colors, flowers, berries and shapes vary considerably. By planting a variety of dwarf shrubs, the attractive colors and textures change throughout the year.

Dwarf shrubs are ideal for energy-efficient landscaping because they remain small at maturity (2 to 3 feet high). Plant some near the house ...

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