These attractive shrubs for the front yard can improve curb appeal, add privacy, and even attract pollinators.

Expert gardener Teo Spengler has experience in growing shrubs in different climates and landscapes, but there are some varieties she always comes back to.

Many plants cannot tolerate the sun’s direct rays, even those whose labels claim a preference for direct sun. Many plants are, in fact, made for variations of shade: partial, filtered, deep.