This Compact Shrub is Quietly Replacing Hydrangeas – It’s More Fragrant, Resilient, and Ideal for Urban Yards
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This is your cue to replace hydrangeas with something just as colorful, low-maintenance, and reliable. We have leant on them for far too long to bring easygoing charm to our backyards, ignoring some of the best scented shrubs available right on our doorstep. Enter Korean spice viburnums.
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