A number of evergreen shrubs are nontoxic for pet- or kid-friendly homes. Evergreen shrubs are among the most widely used and diverse plantings in landscaping today. They provide year-round greenery, and serve a
Evergreen is a term for trees or shrubs that don’t lose their leaves yearly. It’s the opposite of a deciduous tree like a maple, which will drop leaves every fall and grow new foliage in spring. When we think of evergreens, we commonly picture trees with needles, like pines, spruces...
Evergreens are an instrumental component of landscaping. They fill up empty spaces easily, and their greenery lasts all year round, so they are a permanent addition to the visual interest of the area. Evergreens can be used to create screens and borders or to secure privacy on a large propert...
Red Japanese maple trees are classified as a deciduous broadleaf and planted in home landscapes as an ornamental feature. The tree reaches a height of 20 feet and is hardy to plant in USDA growing zones 5 to 8, where it produces an attractive fall foliage color that turns from green to y...