Evergreen Shrubs For a Lively Garden All Year Round

Evergreen shrubs are great for year round display as they remain lively and green throughout the year. Landscaping with evergreen shrubs is an excellent way of designing the home garden with some permanent elements that can accentuate the surroundings for a long time. There are many different varieties of evergreen plants and shrubs that are available in nurseries and garden centers.

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While selecting evergreen shrubs for your garden, it is important to consider soil and climate of the area. Most of the evergreen shrubs are drought tolerant but some can be very tricky. They should be planted in full to partial sunlight in a well drained soil. However, these requirements may vary from species to species. These plants can be used for hedging or privacy around the house. They are also often used to create borders and separate walkways with the rest of the garden.

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Evergreen hedge plants and shrubs are permanent structures in the landscape. You can grow flowering varieties or the ones that have got beautiful variegated leaves for more interesting background. Some hedge plants can grow and spread too much to become cluttered. They should be pruned and maintained well to allow proper air circulation and good drainage otherwise, their roots tend to get damaged.

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Some good evergreen shrubs worth including in the landscape are American Boxwood, California Privet, Common Privet, Daphne and Holly. There are many more varieties can offer privacy and color to the landscape in all seasons.

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