Using Evergreens To Make A Commercial Property Statement

This time of year we see evergreens everywhere. Of, course for the holiday season we expect to see that. But did you know you can use evergreens year round on your commercial property? What follows is just a short list of their uses.

You can use them in your beds and borders. There are hundreds of varieties of evergreens. While many grow into massive specimens, dwarf selections -- such as this bird's nest spruce (Picea abies 'Nidiformis') -- are perfect for planting in beds and borders. Try them between brightly colored plants to give your eyes a visual break.

You can also use them to hide your building's Foundation. Because they keep their foliage all winter, low-growing evergreens are perfect for planting around your foundation to hide it all year.

Tip: Make a bold statement by selecting varieties that offer different shapes and colors, but stay compact so they don't outgrow their space. 'Blue Shag' white pine, 'Montgomery' blue spruce, and 'Silver Whispers' Swiss stone pine are smaller selections that combine beautifully with 'Profusion White' zinnia, for example.

Create an area for privacy. One of the most common ways to use evergreens is as a screen in the landscape. Tall, columnar varieties of arborvitae, yew, and juniper are great for small spaces. If you have room, be sure to include broadleaf evergreens, such as rhododendrons, as well.

Use evergreens to create a living arbor. Some evergreens (such as junipers and yews) have a tight growth habit that makes them perfect for shearing into fun shapes. Try growing two a few feet apart and wire them together to create a unique arbor.

Create a soothing backdrop for your guests and customers. Give your beds and borders a beautiful background with evergreens. Choose tall varieties that have dark green foliage to accentuate bright colors. Or select cultivars with colorful foliage (such as the blue spruce shown here) to add interest to your plantings.

Tip: Pay attention to plant shapes and sizes. Tall, upright evergreens (such as narrow 'Iseli Fastigiate' blue spruce and 'Medora' juniper) create wonderful contrasts with mounded perennials and grasses, for example.

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