From grasses to small trees, these plants will set the foundation for a striking landscape.

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Any homeowner will know that a home is only as strong as its foundation.

The same is true about your landscaping.

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Boxwood

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Boxwoods make for an ideal foundation shrub.

They’re hardy, classic, and you might shape them to your liking.

Azalea

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Azaleas are a very popular flowering shruband for good reason.

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Azaleas start blooming in the spring and some varieties bloom again in the summer and fall.

Since the plant is drought-tolerant, it’s a great choice for beginner gardeners aiming to createlow-maintenance landscaping.

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spirea

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salvia

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fescue

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catmint

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hosta

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hydrangea paniculata

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