Evergreen shrubs keep their leaves all year round and are a must in any garden. They’re an especially welcome sight in winter, when their fresh green foliage and distinctive shapes stop the garden looking bare. Evergreens are often described as the ‘backbone’ of a garden, as they bring important structure – some can be clipped into balls, mounds, columns and pyramids. They also act as a foil to more showy plants, such as summer-flowering perennials or shrubs that have lovely autumn colour.

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Not all evergreen shrubs are actually green – their foliage comes in many other shades, from grey to purple to golden and variegated. Many also have the added bonus of flowers.

It’s a good idea to space evergreens out fairly evenly throughout the garden, so that they unify the whole space. Evergreen shrubs are useful as permanent ‘foundation planting’ around the base of a house, for lining a path to a front door, or for framing an entrance. Some make great hedges, and can be used to create private areas in the garden, or garden ‘rooms’. They also make good windbreaks. Some can also be used as ground cover – great for covering a tricky area. Many smaller evergreen shrubs grow well in pots, either on their own or planted with seasonal bedding plants.

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