While many regions experience winter storm advisories, others experience above average seasonal warmth. Still, all presently share bare landscapes. So, a winter season remains an ideal time of year to look critically at the backbone of a garden, the elements which year-round are fixtures in a landscape.
As flowers fade and only skeletons of perennials or bare structures of deciduous trees and shrubs stand, evergreens begin to dominate the landscape. Other structures, such as arbors, fences, walls and even benches also stand out to add interest. For, carefully placed sculptures, specimen plants or garden ornaments create winter garden interest.
Well designed landscapes do provide outdoor interest year-a-round. So, what can be used to create seasonal interests? A few ideas are:
highlight larger tree trunks with uplighting which enables dramatic night time views.
plant groupings of tall ornamental grasses or interesting bark plants such as Red or Yellow Twigged Dogwoods.
install Hollies which provide berry bearing branches for the holidays, and for months afterwards.
place low growing evergreens around a house foundation; specifically, including those of unique color such as dwarf Blue Spruces or Golden False Cypresses.
install small trees such as Paper Bark Maple or Stewartia which have interesting tree trunks.
To beat the winter blahs, focus on plow. Become a home and garden event traveler. Order new plant materials. Focus on planning during the winter season. For, a dormant season is an excellent time to not only plan but implement improvements for the next year!
As gardeners, we not only have opportunities to make a difference through personal choices but influence others to create an eco-legacy of healthy green space, both rural and urban. To identify additional eco tips and strategies, visit web site TheWrightScoop.
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