There's nothing quite as important as shrubs in your garden landscape. The benefits are overwhelming as these colourful, low maintenance and hardy plants can change how you feel about being outside. Controlling the wind, creating shade, slowing erosion, dampening noise, creating privacy and directing traffic are only a few of the attributes that these plants bring to your backyard.

Many of the varieties have colorful foliage that look good even after blooming. Other selections are compact or dwarf in habit, meaning they don't require as much pruning or care. Still others have interesting fruit or autumn color to extend the season.