February, 2012

The Winter Landscape Part Four: Evergreens

February 17, 2012 Huckleberry Nursery EducationLandscaping

by Elaine Christen Of all the plants one can have to provide interest in the winter landscape, evergreens offer the most substantial forms.  From classic pyramidal trees to lower growing shrubs and ground covers, evergreens can bring life and color to the frosty scenes of winter.  The fact that they keep their foliage or needles [...]

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The Winter Landscape Part Three: Berries

February 4, 2012 Huckleberry Nursery EducationLandscaping

by Elaine Christen If you see a bright spot of color in an otherwise drab scene in the winter, there is a good chance it is some kind of berry.  Ranging in shades from bright red through orange, yellow, blue, black and purple, berries not only treat the eye, but also sustain many birds and [...]

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