Picking the right tree or shrub for your garden can be tricky. Here are tips to keep in mind.

When choosing trees or shrubs to add to you garden, do research to make sure they will fit your space when they are mature. For example, Quick Fire hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bulk’) can grow up to 8 feet tall and wide, but there are other cultivated varieties of this flowering shrub that will remain more compact. (Morton Arboretum)