05/16/26 - There's No Shrubstitute for Great Plants!

There’s no shrub-stitute for what we call woody landscape plants! Today’s cultivars are better than ever — bred to meet specific size needs, improved for heat tolerance and disease resistance, and selected for exceptional performance.

Join Rick Vuyst, host of the Gardening Simplified Show, as he showcases the incredible range of shrubs available today — including modern roses that are definitely not what your grandma grew!

This session isn’t just about shrubs — you’ll also learn how to add height and dimension to your garden with vines and twiners, giving your landscape vertical interest and extra layers of beauty.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• Low-maintenance shrubs that deliver high impact with minimal effort
  

• Shrubs with season-long interest — from flowers to foliage to fall color
  

• Modern shrub roses with improved performance and resilience
  

• How to use shrubs in the garden for structure, layering, and flow
  

• Adding height with vines and twiners for vertical impact and dimension
• Selecting the right plant for the right space — no constant pruning required

Discover the versatility of woody plants and climbing beauties to anchor your landscape, create drama, and bring multi-season interest. With the right choices, your garden can grow taller, bolder, and more beautiful — all while helping you grow with confidence! Rick will include information from several episodes of the Gardening Simplified show.  We encourage you to listen to or watch those episodes after the seminar for more in-depth inspiration.

Plan for a 30-minute presentation followed by 15-minutes of time for Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice tailored to your garden

Reservations are required for this free seminar – seating is limited