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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Edward Bowring

As a Horticulturalist, I Always Rely on These 7 Evergreens When I Want Container Plants for a Stylish, Natural Winter Porch

Terracotta pots planted with Ferns and grasses forming a garden feature.

Evergreens really come into their own in winter. Trusty and dependable, evergreens provide interest, structure, and screening when other deciduous plants have lost their leaves. Perfect for providing the framework of a garden, they are also ideal for winter containers.

Second to a front yard, a porch has a strong role in welcoming you and your guests to your home. Often adorned with flowering perennials and annuals over the warmer months. What can you plant to provide winter interest? Read on to discover some of my favorites that I have used over my horticultural career.

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