This compact evergreen holds its vibrant color year-round without burning or fading.

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Far from being dull stalwarts of beds and borders, evergreen shrubs are a lifesaver for busy gardeners, providing colour, structure and interest all year round. From low-growing ground cover, tall ...

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Winter is known for shutting gardens down, draining color, and leaving yards looking like forgotten movie sets after the cast went home. But just when most plants tap out, evergreen shrubs step onto ...

Fast-growing evergreens are great for creating natural privacy and giving you year-round color. However, some are invasive and others have a messy growth habit that needs constant attention. Then ...

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It’s easy to assume that all evergreen shrubs are tough as nails, since they don’t seem to change with the seasons. In fact, winter can be hard on evergreens. “Keeping their leaves all winter actually ...