Evergreen shrubs play an important part of landscaping. They are most commonly used as foundation plants and for hedges.
As foundation plants, evergreen shrubs provide year around color and texture along side the house. The use of evergreen shrubs allows for a solid backdrop for the use of colorful seasonal blooming shrubs and perennials.
As a hedge, evergreen shrubs provide privacy and clearly define space. One of these plant varieties would be an excellent choice to create a private outdoor room in a part of the landscape away from the house. Adding step stones or a pathway from the house to the outdoor room would be a relaxing walk to a comforting space.
Most evergreen shrubs are virtually maintenance free plants and are high on our list for investment landscaping ideas.
