While we might like the idea of an evergreen yard that remains vibrant and full of life all year long, many evergreen trees are best kept out of our gardens. Whether for their aggressive nature or tendency to outcompete other trees, certain species can do more harm than good.
As a gardening professional, I have experienced many instances where vast and towering evergreens have become a source of frustration for homeowners. While their lush, dense foliage is to be admired, the wrong evergreen in the wrong place can prove to be a challenge requiring regular maintenance. For example, a mighty conifer is better suited to a vast landscape, not to a small yard where it will dominate all other plants.
