Evergreens are key for providing the bones of a garden, especially during the winter when herbaceous perennials have died back and deciduous specimens have dropped their leaves. Providing year-round structure and a framework for the rest of the planting, evergreens can be used to add height, texture and even some playful aspects to your yard.
During my horticultural career, I’ve had the opportunity to use all manner of evergreens in the gardens I have managed and owned, both when starting a garden from scratch and when updating the design.
