Everlasting Evergreens
When the colors of the garden start to fade, you may find yourself longing for the days when they were abundant in the garden and green grass seemed to be at every turn. While you may not be able to enjoy that particular view until spring arrives again, evergreen shrubs and trees can provide you with a lush, verdant backdrop that’s as beautiful in November as it is in May.
Aside from the vibrant color, there are a number of other reasons to plant evergreens. Large trees can create a screen to provide privacy that won’t wane with the seasons. Additionally, these trees and shrubs can create a buffer or noise barrier between your garden or home and busy streets or loud neighbors.
Whatever your reasons may be for introducing evergreens to your garden, here are just a few of my favorite shrubs and trees to plant.
Flickr/Jenny Evans
Sweet Bay Magnolia
While you may think of the large, white blossoms these trees typically produce in the summer, their foliage is equally beautiful. Magnolias – like the Sweet Bay, which grows well in Tennessee – will have leaves with shiny green tops in the winter. I use them frequently in my holiday décor, as do many Southerners who prefer to enjoy their beauty year-round. You may recall seeing magnolia trees that have spread as wide as they have grown tall in height; keep this in mind when planting and make certain you have the space to accommodate them.
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