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Many of the shrubs used in typical foundation plantings, such as euonymus, cherry laurel, and Asian azaleas, have been overused, and others, such as privet, nandina, and burning bush, are considered invasive in Northern Virginia. Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn how to broaden your plant choices from a palette of alternative native shrubs that can add beauty and diversity to the landscape while providing nectar, pollen, seeds, and fruit for local insects and birds.