Shrubs A-Z
Grown on our very own nursery, a shrub is a small to medium sized plant, with woody stems above the ground. it can be evergreen or deciduous and will form the backbone of your garden for many years. At Thompson's we pride ourselves on growing a large variety of shrubs to give our customers a greater choice for their gardens. We also offer a 3 year hardy plant guarantee, so you can buy your shrubs with confidence. For a full range of our shrub varieties please visit your local branch of Thompson's.
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Why add shrubs to your garden?
Adding shrubs to your garden is a brilliant way to introduce lasting structure, colour, and texture to your outdoor space. Unlike seasonal flowers, many shrubs offer year-round interest through evergreen foliage, striking bark, or vibrant blooms. They can be used to define borders, create natural screens for privacy, or act as eye-catching focal points in your garden design. Flowering shrubs also play an important role in supporting local wildlife by attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Shrubs are incredibly versatile and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and growth habits—making them suitable for gardens of all styles and sizes. Visit your local Thompson's branch to browse our extensive range and get expert advice on choosing the perfect shrubs to transform your garden.
Need some help planting your shrubs?
Whether your planting your Aucuba, Buddleja or Viburnum, by following a few simple steps, you'll be giving your shrub the best possible start to life in your garden.
- Dig the hole a little deeper than the size of the container, and twice as wide.
- Loosen the soil in the hole so that it is crumbly.
- Mix a small amount of good quality multipurpose compost into the hole.
- Remove the plant from the pot and gently tease out a few of the roots.
- Place your shrub in the hole making sure you don't bury the stem.
- Refill the hole with a mixture of soil and multipurpose compost.
- Firm the soil around the shrub making sure you don't press down on the root ball.
- Water well, and keep well watered in first season whilst it establishes itself.
If you need any other assistance with your garden plants, then please get in touch. Our experts are always on hand to answer your questions. [email protected].