If you're looking for ways to spruce up your outdoor space, including your backyard patio and garden, evergreens are essential to creating a new look. Along with being natural providers of food for birds and other wildlife, they have the power to bring texture, color and personality to your...
Of course, I love evergreens and plant quite a few every year. While covering every evergreen you might choose for your yard would require a book, below are a few suggestions based on common desires for growth, privacy, and property. What Makes a Tree Evergreen? Evergreen is a term for...
Need help deciding between deciduous trees and evergreens? Not sure which plants to mix in with your privacy trees? Ask a local landscape professional for help. They’ll survey your property and create a custom design plan — one that adds beauty and removes prying eyes. Main Photo Credit: ...
'It is particularly nice when sited against a dark background, such as a brick wall or grouping of evergreens, which shows off the flowers,' adds Susan. 'Alternatively plant it near a patio where the scent of the flowers can be enjoyed. It also makes a good addition to the edge of wo...
What evergreen is best for shade? There are many evergreens that are best for shade. These range from Aucuba japonica and some camellias, to common laurel and English yew, to name but a few. The key is to always do your research before buying a shrub for shade and check that the speci...
Among the most versatile evergreens for a deer-resistant garden. They come in numerous shapes and sizes and take well to pruning. Deer seem to shun them because of their strong scent. Zones: 4-8 Exposure: Partial or dappled shade, protect from harsh mid-day sun Height/Spread: Varies greatl...
Here’s a list of the best trees to plant near a driveway for shade, fast-growing, and narrow driveway. All organized by growing zones, growth heights, and things to consider.
These evergreens, which can be boxed or grown in pots, are easy to cut into shapes, such as balls, cubes and pyramids.On Trend: Rhododendrons (杜鹃花) WoodlandChris Beardshaw’s gold-winning design was packed with rhododendrons woodland bushes. It paid tribute (致敬) to Furzey Gardens in ...
Yews (Taxus) are very reliable drought tolerant evergreens for shade that have inch long needles and red berries in the fall. Unlike conifers, they don’t mind being pruned, so their size and shape can be easily maintained. But if you don’t want to do diligent pruning, avoid ‘Hills’...
Boxwoods(Buxus)are broadleaf evergreens, meaning they have broad leaves likedeciduous plantsbut keep their leaves in the winter. This makes them a very popular choice for hedges. They're fairly low maintenance, except for anannual pruningto maintain their shape and remove unhealthy portions. As ...