Evergreen Bushes Add Dimension to Your Landscape Dimension All Year

Evergreen shrubs add year round beauty to your property. Even during the deep freeze of winter, these evergreen plants will provide your yard with depth, height and color. While the seasons change and many other plants will come and go, the following evergreen plants will remain consistent with each season change. Evergreen specimens make a wonderful backdrop for almost any perennial plant by providing a consistent shape and color. Try adding some of the following evergreen specimens to your home landscape and see the beauty they add to your property!

Boxwood is one of the most commonly used evergreen shrubs. It is a traditional landscape specimen that is found in many home landscapes. Some common used for boxwood include, organic fencing, to separate areas, privacy screens, to outline a walk, and even as topiary. Boxwood shrubs need to be mulched heavily due to their shallow root system. Pruning can be done each year, and by shearing the boxwood, or cutting most of its new growth off, you can improve the density of the plant.

Juniper comes in many varieties, and almost every shape you can find! Some junipers form a rug type of coverage on the ground, while some varieties can grow up to 4 feet tall. The soft blue-green shade that junipers are famous for and their lovely scent make them a top choice for many home-owners. Junipers are fairly easy to grow and do very well in sandy soil. They will however, not thrive in hard, dense and clay-like soils. The roots are very sensitive to moisture and may suffer from root rot if drainage is not achieved quickly. The ground must be very porous for a juniper.