Best fast-growing shrubs: 10 quick ways to add impact to your yard
Best fast-growing shrubs
None of us like waiting for our garden to mature, so fast-growing shrubs can be a good option for your planting scheme. After all, we do not want to be looking at the spaces between our plants, we need the plants themselves to make an impact as soon as possible.
A great way to achieve this is to choose fast-growing varieties that get off to a flying start, grow vigorously and make a valuable contribution to the garden as soon as possible.
Shrubs are the backbone of any garden and fast-growing shrubs have many valuable features. They can look good quickly, whether in terms of the their leaves, flowers, or berries. They can also create privacy, shielding your seating area from prying eyes and deadening the noise from next door.
Shelter from chilly winds is also important and the right shrubs will provide a protective barrier, extending the sitting out season so you can make even better use of your outdoor spaces.
Of course, one thing to keep in mind is that just like fast-growing trees, these vigorous shrubs do not always slow down when they reach the height you need. Some will never stop growing and these can end up causing more trouble than they are worth. But, after a racing start, many slow down and develop a natural elegance as they mature.
Whether you want fast-growing plants to fill a gap in your garden borders or suitable options for creating privacy from neighboring properties quickly, our favorite fast-growing shrubs are more than up to the task in hand.
By Graham Rice
If you're looking for fast-growing shrubs to quickly fill your yard with color, texture and interest, these vigorous growers will fit the bill
