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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Brandon Marcus

Do Evergreen Trees Belong in a Winter Colour Strategy?

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Winter’s palette is often described as monochrome—a world of stark whites, somber grays, and muted browns. But look closer. Against that quiet canvas, a stand of pine, spruce, or fir doesn’t just sit there; it sings. It’s a deep, resonant note of life when everything else seems to be holding its breath.

If your garden strategy packs up with the summer sun, you’re missing one of the most dramatic acts in the horticultural year. So, let’s settle the debate: are evergreens merely background players, or are they the secret stars of a vibrant winter garden?

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