Blooming shrubs add color and texture to the landscape, but some of them are more trouble than they're worth. Avoid growing these flowering plants in the yard.

One example of cutting back is choosing drought-tolerant plants. This is especially true for those who work with landscaping and gardening and can reduce water usage through drought-resistant plants.

For example, a forsythia is most attractive when it has an upright shape. However, it’s a vigorous plant that easily becomes an unruly tangle. To tame it, keep those stems that have the most ...