Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter interest.
Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.
A winter landscape without spots of green would be bleak indeed.
Casually dismissed at times, evergreens come in several categories which we will explore in more detail.
Be aware that even with evergreens, many plants change color during winter.
Many perennials will hold cover through the winter and are evergreen, or semi-evergreen.
Some of theseplantsincludelavender, helleborus, many sedum varieties, coral bells (Heucheraspp.
),yucca plants, some ornamental grasses and more.
Check labels when considering a plant to see whether it is an evergreen or not.
Plan your evergreen designs as carefully as you plan your flower designs.
Just as you want to consider what color flowers look good together, plan what foliage looks good together.
You will also need to think about proper balance in the garden when selecting your evergreens.
Use boldly colored plants more as accents and carefully chosen focal points.
Use evergreens in the winter landscape to showcase and set off other focal point plants.
Or use a few deep green hollies behind a golden-leaved (Ilexspp.)
variety for a bright entrance area that will really stand out.
See all six ways to create winter interest with plants.
