How to Use shrub in a Sentence

shrub

noun
  • Not all shrubs work well as hedges.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Prune those shrubs to open up the view.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • For some shrubs, late spring can be a great time to prune.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
  • The shrub will still be able to push out new growth in spring.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Not even a shrub to relieve the eye.
    — Literary Hub, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The shrubs reach 6’ tall and 8’ wide with age.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Plant trees and shrubs native to the area.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Winter can be hard on new trees and shrubs.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Many shrubs can be grown in either.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Plan to prune the shrub this way every year.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • One of his favorites is the mint shrub julep.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Give this shrub plenty of space to spread out.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Wait until spring to feed and prune your new shrubs.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Trim overgrown shrubs and hedges.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The fenced grounds are landscaped with trees and shrubs.
    — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Sometimes a shrub needs a chance to make a fresh start.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Place your bird bath in the shade of nearby trees and shrubs.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Use it as a hedge plant or add it to a mixed shrub border.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Don’t use weed-and-feed products near trees and shrubs.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Don't shear the shrubs, which can cause the center to die out.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • As with all trees and shrubs, they should not be planted too deep.
    — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Don't be afraid to pack it full of flowers, shrubs, vines, and more.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Sweet pea shrub is a rangy plant that is cut back to keep it more compact.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Blooms of this easy-to-grow shrub come in pink, purple, red, and white.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • Cut the shrub down to the ground using a saw or loppers.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The wave of bold pink, red, or purple blooms this shrub puts out is worth it.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Yet two more pitfalls my poor little shrub fell prey to.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • How to choose privacy shrubs for the front of a house?
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • How to choose privacy shrubs for the front of a house?
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • How to choose privacy shrubs for the front of a house?
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

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