As Autumn fades taking it's rich colors and abundance of produce with it, it leaves behind a garden stripped bare but no less beautiful. Seeds and buds lie dormant like little time capsules holding their breath for Spring but it doesn't mean that there is no work for the keen gardener…
One of the greatest pleasures of winter gardening is having the time to plan. It is a perfect time for re-thinking the design as the garden is in it's most raw state without the lush foliage of spring and the bright blooms of summer to hide behind. The greatest pleasures of winter gardening is having time to plan, it's the skeleton that holds everything together.
If you are pleased with your garden design, winter is a great time to look at seed and plant catalogues to get ideas for colors combinations for borders, and new plants. Even a new color to brighten up a garden bench or summerhouse can make a a big impact and refreshing change. Also consider a clipped box and topiary which are wonderful for year round interest and take on n extra splendor when touched with winter frosts.
Other Great Plant Picks for Winter and Year Round Interest
Variegated Winter Daphne – Daphne odora aureo marginata
Pink Dawn Viburnum-Viburnum bodnantense 'Pink Dawn'
Skimmia- All Varieties
Coral Bark Maple- Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku'
Red Twig Dogwood- Cornus stolinifera
Yellow Twig Dogwood- Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'
Fragrant Sarcococca- Sarcococca ruscifolia
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