Deciduous and evergreen plants can be used to complement eachother, such as the glossy evergreen of the holly mixed in a hedge of deciduous beech with its brown crinkly leaves in autumn. HOME: IN THE GARDEN - Foliage to the fore; Greens take centre stage to bring out the best in colour...
With their branches and size, they make great foundation plants, provide the backbone of garden beds and can create a privacy screen or hedge for your yard. MY LATEST VIDEOS If you want your bushes to keep their look all year round, then evergreen shrubs are the way to go. And if you...
Zones: 8-11 Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Height/Spread: 8 to 10 feet tall and wide Suggested uses: Privacy screen, hedge, Zen garden, container, topiaryA beautiful, compact evergreen tree for warmer climates, featuring glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and colorful non-stain...
Most cultivars are hardy to zone 5, with one or two that can survive zone 4. I think of the wonderfully structured hedge mazes of the classic English country garden when I think of boxwoods. Some varieties remain close to the ground, making an excellent border for a footpath. Still, ...