"Trees and shrubs are the backbone of any garden, providing year-round structure, colour, and interest. Whether you're after elegant statement trees, hardy evergreens, or flowering shrubs that burst into life with seasonal colour, there's something to suit every space. They’re low maintenance, long-lasting, and brilliant for wildlife too - what’s not to love?"
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
"Trees and shrubs are the backbone of any garden, providing year-round structure, colour, and interest. Whether you're after elegant statement trees, hardy evergreens, or flowering shrubs that burst into life with seasonal colour, there's something to suit every space. They’re low maintenance, long-lasting, and brilliant for wildlife too - what’s not to love?"
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
Consider what role you want your plants to fulfil. Evergreen trees and shrubs provide structure all year long. If you're after colour, Flowering Cherries, Magnolias, and Fuchsias bloom seasonally, while ornamental grasses can help tie different areas of your garden together, create clean, attractive lines to separate your kitchen garden from your flowering beds, or define a border.
If you'd like to boost the fragrance of your garden, think about Daphne, Lavender, or Lilac plants, which offer both lovely scents and soft colours. For a garden that attracts pollinators, shrubs like Buddleia and Rhododendron are fantastic choices, drawing in bees and butterflies from spring through late summer.
In larger gardens, you can showcase feature trees like the Italian Cypress, but even if you're short on space, there are patio-friendly varieties and compact shrubs that thrive in containers. Most of these plants are adaptable to a variety of soil types and light conditions, making them a reliable option for newer gardeners.
Shopping for trees and shrubs online with YouGarden opens up a world of options that you might not find at your local garden centre. We provide a fantastic selection, from traditional bare-root plants available from winter to robust, healthy potted plants all year round, specifically chosen for the UK climate. Planting bare-root garden trees and shrubs during their dormant season helps them settle in quickly, giving them a head start for spring.
Each plant is carefully packed and shipped straight to your doorstep, ready for you to plant as soon as it arrives. Whether you're looking to create a low-maintenance border, introduce some height with new trees, or fill in those empty spots with reliable shrubs, we have quality plants that will enhance any garden.