10 Evergreens Every Garden Should Have! 🌲🌲🌲 // Garden Answer

1. Boxwoods
🌿Sprinter Boxwood
🌿Winter Gem Boxwood
🌿North Star Boxwood
🌿Green Mountain Boxwood
🌿Mont Bruno Boxwood
2. Cedar
🌿Weeping Alaskan Cedar
🌿Jubilee Weeping Alaskan Cedar
3. Leyland Cypress
🌿Leyland Cypress
🌿Emerald Isle Leyland Cypress
🌿Gold Rider Leyland Cypress
🌿Naylor's Blue
4. Blue Spruce
🌿Avatar Blue Spruce
🌿Hoops Blue Spruce
5. Weeping White Spruce
🌿Weeping White Spruce
6. Serbian Spruce
🌿Blue Sky Serbian Spruce
🌿De Ruyter Serbian Spruce
7. Norway Spruce
🌿Red Tipped Norway Spruce
🌿Red Cone Norway Spruce
8. Arborvitae
🌿North Pole Arborvitae
9. False Cypress
🌿 Pinpoint Blue False Cypress
10. Juniper
🌿Spartan Juniper
🌿Aquavita Juniper
🌿Tortuga Juniper
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[@judymckerrow6720]

There’s just something about evergreens with snow on them, especially when everything else is so brown in the winter months. It’s magical! 🌺💚🙃

[@gardenrulez]

I agree. I think because it reminds us of Christmas and the holidays! Or maybe that's just me! 🎄🎄🎄

[@dlsdyer9071]

The pine evergreens and cypress trees in our area are all dying! Hollies and magnolias are fine. The boxwoods are struggling. It looks like the dogwoods, crepe myrtles and fruit trees are dying from the same thing. Dead patches show up and then the whole thing dies. This is affecting about a mile square of housing with large wooded lots. Any input would be a big help.

[@gardenrulez]

@@dlsdyer9071 Ykes; it could be canker or blight, or even borers. You might have to google the "symptoms" of your trees and see what pops up. If it's borers, you might have to trash them. If not, you can always call an arborist. Good luck!

[@dlsdyer9071]

@@gardenrulez Thanks for the input.

[@gardenrulez]

@@dlsdyer9071 It was just a little offhand, but there is so much crud that attacks our plants, that it's hard figuring it out.

[@lauragreen4899]

Good morning everyone in the garden answer community! Hope you have a beautiful day wherever You Are. Today we will be raking leaves hopefully for the last time. The garden is all tucked in for the winter and now we are ready to decorate for the holidays. Thank you Laura and Aaron for this lovely place to come every day and enjoy with fellow gardeners. You help remind us there is a lot of good in the world. Love you both!

[@BrittanyS143]

Goodmorning from Ohio! Yes leaves, I just went and put up a leaf mold for great compost next year! So I found these huge heavy spikes at walmart and got chicken wire to make it!

[@betrueist]

This is my favorite topic!!!!

[@SisterShirley]

@@BrittanyS143 care to share a link to leaf mold structures?

[@saraw8503]

Here in coastal NC, we haven’t had frost so summer annuals are still blooming.

[@lulubell711]

I'm in SE TN zone 7b and we just started raking 😊

[@guilhermeribeiro5630]

Ok. This is the second time I spend the night trying to figure out some kind of plant...... and the next morning Laura uploads a video with all the information I have been trying to find all over the internet. Thank you so much!

[@gardenrevived1031]

It’s happened to me before too 😂 Psychic Laura 🤣❤️

[@emptychair8141]

Not exactly next morning. But just watched this one again to try and figure what to put in my mostly shade corner. My idea is sticking with a cinder block wood rail edge. But changed again for prob 10 the time. Will do the euconymus green and yellow on left edge with a bench and potted forcynthia in more forward in the yard rather than at edge. Or maybe forcynthia on left edge and euconymus in the pot ?

[@arleencavanaugh1071]

More pictures of trees. Less of her. Ego trip. 😮

[@kera4759]

Embracing my garden passion by rocking my Duluth Veggie print overalls on my way to work on this Philly rainy day. Hello all from PA ♥️ 🌧

[@twinklingbyeol]

My grandma is into gardening, and she has alot of tropical plants in our garden. Every time i watch your videos, i always remember my grandma! Kind and loving like you. Thank you for everything you have done! 🌿🌱

[@valentina4896]

Whenever i see you speak about Serbian spruce I wanna say hello from Balkan (Croatia) 😂👌

[@KJ-wk9gj]

My biggest flex is that I live in a similar climate to Laura (eastern WA) and can essentially plant whatever she’s planting in her videos. Now the skill part I’m still working on 😂

[@judyingram4846]

I live in Northeastern Oklahoma. My zone also is 6 like Laura's. Only thing is I have very high humidity. I have to be careful about planting plants to close together.😊

[@susanhorn3910]

Happy Fun Friday has to begin with GA! Have a great weekend, everyone!🍂

[@marialicemorgan19]

Good morning from New York, zone 6b. Off today, get to watch with my feet up and a cup coffee.

[@BushPoppyFarm]

Isn’t it so funny how a smell can be so nostalgic? The boxwood smell is one of my favorites because it reminds me of the boxwood hedges at my grandparent’s farm when I was little. I just loved that smell and what I associated it with. Now when I smell it my heart feels full in memory.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Heather. How are you doing?

[@staceyallard2692]

It’s sad to admit but I never thought of evergreens, shrubs, trees or ornamental grasses when planting gardens growing up. Since watching GA & you Laura have opened me up to and given me a new found appreciation of all of those things. & I can’t thank you enough! 😊♥️🌲🌳🌿

[@petersunwoo]

I am in contract on a 10 acre house in Hudson Valley, NY and I can't wait to get my hands dirty. Love this video.

[@marciewhite5689]

These kinds of sit downs focusing on just one category or plants are SO helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@katleenpelagio8976]

I love Laura's enthusiasm while talking. It fuels my urge to just keep planting!

[@OMGitsaClaire]

My parents garden in a zone 7b/8a in Alabama and I planted an emerald arborvitae in their front yard when I was 18 (I’m now 31) and that tree has just been the most beautiful winter interest and structure in their yard. It literally needs no special care or pruning while having a really beautiful natural shape (we did buy from a local garden center and made sure the plant we bought had a nice shape and strong leader). It was about 4ft tall when we planted it. It’s now 12 feet tall!

[@browneyes-cj8eg]

The knowledge you have and remember is amazing.

[@susanskinner8855]

Wow!! You mentioned my home province of Newfoundland! But I need to correct the pronunciation (which I always do!) it rhymes with understand - so, understand, Newfoundland. And yes if it grows in Newfoundland, which is in the North Atlantic, it will undoubtedly be super winter hardy. Love your tree selections and have added some to my own garden in Nova Scotia.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Susan. How are you doing?

[@carroldahl461]

Before I even got of bed this morning I was thinking about North Pole Arbs. Who knew you would talk about them this morning. My head is so full of garden info that came from you over the past couple of years. I Iive in North Dakota so it's fun to see that you mentioned some varieties that I could grow.

[@verawallace9055]

Same, am planning my next move in my head

[@kellyhawes8901]

Our property in NH is in the woods, so we have blue spruce, pines, evergreens that are part of our landscape . I’m more drawn to the cypress , and junipers.I would love to add some around the house. Thanks for telling us about the different types! The Leland cypress would look great ! And I would love topiaries in planters! I laughed when you described one of them being “Dr Seuss like” as one of my neighbors in our town has planted tons around his house. Every time I drive by I think “ it’s Who-Ville”. 😄

[@AttnDefDis_]

When I moved in, I had zero evergreens. I had to remedy that. Now I've got Green Gem boxwoods, Holmstrup arbs and a Fire Chief arb. I'm loving all of them, but the Fire Chief is especially cool. It's a lime green with bronze/orange tips all year round. I highly recommend checking it out.

[@gardenrevived1031]

Zone 8 here! Thanks for your recommendations! I’m going through an evergreen kick😂. My personal favorite shrub are Hollies🌲! I don’t mind the needlepoints. The berries are my favorite part❤️! I just planted a 75 foot long hedge of needlepoint hollies🌲. Have yet to film a video on it for the channel 😅 but I just love how fast they grow!!

[@diananazaroff5266]

I'm in GA zone 8! Try adding a few Tea Olives as well. The scent is heavenly...

[@cassiemontoya1010]

Another zone 8 evergreen (I think zones 7-10): Mexican Mock Orange (choisya ternata). I love this plant! Incredibly low-fuss for me, covered in shiny green leaves all year long (think there's also a variety called "Sundance" that's more yellow) and I typically see blooms multiple times a year -- in spring when tulips and daffodils are blooming (makes a great filler in bouquets) and also in fall as the weather gets colder and a bunch of other plants are dying back. Extra bonus: It smells basil-y when pruned!

[@lisalemaster9383]

Good morning 🌞. I planted 42 Sprinter boxwoods around my front porch on my 1870 Queen Ann Victorian. It was like you said, hard to have something formal that would take shade and sun. I had to ordered them. I would never had known of these if not for your wonderful channel and never ending knowledge I keep learning. Thank you for always giving so much detail information about so many plants. Love your new lamp in the sun porch!

[@donnatrobaugh1676]

Going to get some Sprinter boxwoods on your recommendation! Also want a taller evergreen/spruce that can take mostly shade? Zone 6 ( was 5 in Michigan) thanks

[@jasonlynwood7731]

@@donnatrobaugh1676 Hello Donna. How are you doing? My sprinter boxwood needs to be use !

[@leesaaugustine1444]

I love pines & spruces!! My Father in Law when he lived in our home, planted several pines & spruces & now I am continuing to plant to continue what he started years ago! 😃🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@lindaleal809]

One of your best videos with so much important information. Your parents could use this as a "self-instructive" video outside among the trees for sale at the garden center. I imagine your garden will be cooler in temperature compared to your neighbors' yards once your beautiful trees get some growth. Thank you, Laura and Aaron, for continuing to create and share through your many videos. It's always great to see your family.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Linda. How are you doing?

[@deezahm9143]

🎄Good morning GA viewers and friends, and hi Laura! I love this video, and can’t help but wish I could send you some cardinals to enjoy the cover of evergreens in your property, and for you to see them perched on the snow covered branches during winter. When I had my yard I planted arbs to replace other trees, and every winter in Wisconsin I had at least five pairs of cardinals loving my trees! Thank you for all your amazing information and love of all nature and people, too! Enjoy a safe and happy weekend everyone 🌲🍁🍂🧡

[@laraemitchell9064]

I always lived in the northwest and got into my 60’s before I ever saw a cardinal. They are very beautiful and sing so nicely!

[@alcg3981]

Dee, this SoCal gal fell in love with Cardinals when one of my Sisters moved to North Georgia. We don't have them in CA nor here in France where I live. I looked forward to each Summer vacay. Mom put out Bird feeders and we'd spend lots of time watching them. My fave birds and they remind me of my Mom, who passed 2 years ago tomorrow.

[@KatrinaLeiBW]

This is perfect timing! I need to grow a hedge, and decided I'd start buying small trees for winter decor on the deck, then plant them out the following spring. Avatar here I come!

[@cherylhee9762]

I love to walk around a nursery and see all the evergreens and in the back of my mind saying that would look great in arrangements! Thanks Laura for great ideas for future plants!

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Cheryl. How are you doing? I agree with you it’s a very beautiful ideas !

[@suesturges6022]

We are about to loose our big spruce trees. Terrible bc we are old and do not have the time to enjoy them when grown. First is the worse - canker, those have to be cut down. Second is needle drop. They can be spray two times in the beginning of new spring growth. I hope you do not get these problems. The one small blue spruce we have that is so nice is called Baby Blue Eyes. Stays fairly small. Ours is about 8 tall now. So far it seems to be in unaffected. It is such a pretty blue. You planting a huge mix is wise! Just bc of disease. We have a hedge called Golden Hillside Privet. Stays green year round. Can be shaped. We live in the middle of Iowa. Near the top of zone 5. But we usually plant things from zone 4. Super cold here. Thank you for the information. We might need help now planting those evergreens. But love them too. Plus like to plant trees that live a super long time. Have you tried the male Ginkgo. Very yellow in the fall. November 16, 2022

[@suesturges6022]

Can you help? Is there anything new for the spruce trees that might have maybe a canker? I really do not want to cut them down! Please give me some ideas! Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!!! December 11, 2022

[@CindDJo]

When you impart all your knowledge about a particular topic on us I feel so blessed. It's like I went to school without leaving my house or paying a big tuition. I share information I get from you with all my friends. They think I'm a real plant expert. I always send them to your channel because I think you are one of the best gardening teachers on KZbin. Thanks for all your research, knowledge and how skillfully you share. You make it look easy but I know it's a lot of work.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Cindy. How are you doing?

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@alexvanankum5221]

I love these videos because I think every region has different favourites and it’s amazing to hear about something else for a change! I’m a landscape design student in Ontario and show all my gardening friends and family your videos!!! Thanks so much for all you do!

[@elainereed4842]

Thank you so much for listing zones, growth size and personal descriptions of each variety. Very helpful for us that don’t live in your grow zone! Your information comes at a perfect time as we are in the process of removing beds and going to 🌲 evergreens, you are appreciated more than you know!

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Elaine. Very nice comment how are you doing? I really learned how to do boxwood.

[@galleta_2024]

You are a beast in the garden. I'm having a dry creek bed installed to replace my lawn. Hopefully we can divert the gutter downspout so when it rains in winter I'll have a bit of a creek. I wanted a very wintery type feel to accompany my white Birch. I have no idea what it's called but it's majestic and it will be given it's own drip line. It has these very large eyes that I can see from my living room window. Amazing what nature can do. Ok so I love Junipers and love you added zones and showed them in real time. Thank you for doing this video. You are a natural. Cheers and best wishes

[@dienekeoonk7018]

Am I the only one who looovesss the smell of boxwoods?? Brings back happy memories of my grandma's garden (she used to own a nursery)

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Dieneke. How are you doing?

[@gwenweber7727]

Your ability to reel off the names, sizes and growing zones for tree after tree without any obvious notes is amazing! How do you remember all those details and present them to effortlessly?

[@tearose3763]

Oh yes, I have so many pretty variety, we’re 6b so it’s exciting that we can get some longer growing season

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Laura, your enthusiasm about plants is inspiring! I learn something in every video! Thank you!

[@Krlyredheadgirl]

Hi Laura, When I started my garden 5 years ago, I committed to planting 50% evergreens, 25% flowering shrubs and 25% perennials. I don’t always follow the rule, but keeping evergreens a priority in the landscape has rewarded me with satisfying winter interest. My Fat Albert Blue Spruce and Hynoki Cypress being me joy all year long. I can’t wait to find a spot for an Alaskan Weeping Cedar. Thanks for all your inspiring videos and your positivity and kindness. The world needs more people like you.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Mary. That’s Great you started your garden on time. How are you doing? I really learned more anytime I watch this video

[@traceyirwin1954]

Your garden is filling up really nicely, can't wait to see what it's going to look like when all those beautiful trees and shrubs till out. Well done to you both it's fantastic x

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

Thank you for sharing the different varieties of evergreens.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Thanks for the vibrant flavor/colors added to the sun porch back ground. I felt soooo, stifled without color in your garden! Thanks again and happy growing..

[@MyBackyardScience]

Good morning everyone! Ready for learning! 38 seconds:-)

[@michaelhaddan1965]

Living in the southwest coastal zone for so long I've missed snow on evergreens! Nicely documented~~

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Michael. How are you doing? I planted a bird nest spruce this fall they i am really excited to see grown.

[@teresah4972]

I could listen to you talk all day about gardening! Your videos are always amazing, informative, and just fun to watch!

[@mrs.mcbride9096]

Absolutely wonderful and informative video. I love that you included zone 9!! Zone 9 is hard because we are very wet with alot of humidity ...lol.. like 100% humidity and it's hard to find things that can grow in that type of environment. Anyways, I hope everyone is having a beautiful and blessed Friday. Take care and God Bless you all.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Not every zone 9 is humid. It just means you don’t get very cold in the winter.

[@gabrielapanu9731]

I really love this kind of videos, with varieties of plants. I think it's a really good opportunity to learn gardening landscaping. ❇️💚

[@mr.zenedin1735]

Hi hallo 🥰🥰 ma'am

[@YalisCommunity]

Great List of evergreens. I love evergreens to give structure to the garden and also during winter while everything goes to sleep, the evergreens continue shinning and showing an amazing display in the garden.

[@nutritionfacts727]

Love love this video!! Living in zone 9B this feel like dream.. I love evergreens . They are so majestic !!!

[@janellmondesir7305]

Good morning! Even though all of your content may not be relevant to me (in my present space), I somehow find myself compelled to watch every video. I guess you can say I'm a dedicated supporter of G.A. Thanks!

[@rosewolfe9606]

I started out thinking I was going to watch this video because I love Laura and all things GA, but wouldn't come away with good options for my garden today. I was pleasantly surprised! I SO appreciate it when you list the full zone spectrum of the plants, thank you! I'm in a zone 8, but I grew up in upstate NY and I love Colorado blue spruces so much, but I know I can't grow them here. This video gave me some fantastic ideas for beautiful evergreens I can substitute for my favorite!

[@jennifercasavant-yealy900]

Thank you so much-needed information regarding adding new evergreens 🌲 😊.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Jennifer. How are you doing ? It’s has been a while since we learned many things from Laura!

[@lolafiiona7014]

I love this video I've watched it twice now. This time of year that the deciduous trees are all going to sleep it makes me appreciate the evergreens in landscapes! The red tipped one sounds wonderful! Your south garden is going to be like a Botanical gardens. So many unique specimens. I'm excited to see how many spring blooming shrubs you add next year!

[@a.p.5013]

I love all your videos! I was a manager at a landscaping company and found your videos to be very helpful and I learned so much! I can't wait to see your Christmas content! Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

This is such a helpful video for people starting out. Three evergreens that I would be so happy if you had, are Taylor Junipers for very narrow spots, Horstmann's Silberlocke, which has a gorgeous two tone look, and beautiful holly for hedges and topiary. Also for people in zones 7 and warmer, don't forget camellias. Their foliage is gorgeous all year but best of all, they flower in autumn or winter when nothing else does.

[@laraemitchell9064]

I don’t know how holly of any variety do in Laura’s area. I am from there, and nobody seems to have any. (Maybe they don’t do well in alkaline soil). Similar looking alternative, Oregon grape.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@laraemitchell9064 I am in Laura’s area and I have seen holly here, not a lot, though. And I think it takes a long time to get very big. It’s not the ideal environment for it.

[@eviekleinwhittingham9237]

Thanks for the great descriptions. I would also recommend yew (Taxus) and Canadian hemlock (Tsuga) for more urban landscape applications with deep shade where other conifers will not thrive. And, personally, living in the northeast, I can't imagine a landscape without the long soft needles of Eastern White Pine with its majestic wild form and the tallest tree in our forests. There are lovely dwarf garden varieties of it too.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Evie. How are you doing? Very nice comment. I planted a bird nest spruce this fall they i am really excited to see grown. I have been trying to figure out which boxwoods to plant Next spring so this is pertinent timing.

[@majorzipf8947]

These types of videos are super helpful! I would love to see a follow up on how to garden under evergreens. My garden is full of old pine trees. They’re beautiful and provide to much shade but it makes gardening really difficult.

[@camicri4263]

Absolutely love evergreens! So beautiful, thanks Laura for demystify the evergreens for us! Hugs🤗💜🤗

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Cami. How are you doing? It’s has been a while since we learned many things from Laura. I started my 5 year ago

[@RevAcres01]

Great video and very helpful. Laura, you're absolutely right the garden starts with good bones. Lots of choices look forward to adding more next year. Thanks!

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Kim. How are you doing?

[@meridenewoodson9950]

This video was packed with so much new information for me. We are new to zone 6 and there is so much to learn. This very timely episode has started me in a new direction. Thank you so much. I'll be watching this one multiple times since it is loaded with useful information

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

thank you for putting down the list as well! very helpful!!!

[@eileenboag1441]

Thinking you should go with the light covers as sun fades your pretty ones. Keep them for when your entertaining in the greenhouse. Your Mum has great taste must run in the family.😀

[@progression_decibel]

Those Arborvitae and the Pinpoint Blue cypress are gorgeous! I will add them to my "list" for my landscaping reno considerations. I am in northern Georgia with thick red clay soil where we are classified as Zone 7b. Thank you!

[@chrisrfan]

Planted 2 Carolina Sapphire Cypress trees this year…either side of our driveway…so excited to see them grow. Sitting on my couch I can look up to the top of the driveway and their backdrop across the street are maples, oaks and poplars and it’s just so pretty having my “blue” in the foreground. Always makes me think of your moms rule of colors to make a complete garden! Thank you for another very informative video, you’re always teaching me something I never knewr!

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Chrisrfan. How are you doing? It’s has been a while since we learned many things from Laura!

[@vivionfarmrabbitry5538]

Perfect timing! I'm clearing out an overgrown area of our property and was just staring at it yesterday thinking evergreens were what I needed to start with and go from there...thankyou!

[@manmeetsingh4461]

New lamp looks gorgeous laura! good find. and yeah thanks for informative video.

[@persephonespomegranate]

I am a new gardener and I designed 3 large, new garden beds around my house this past spring/summer. The one I built mainly around evergreen shrubs & trees is by far the best design! I learned a lot through the process - in my first garden, I focused almost solely on flowers (for an English-cottage look) and it needs to be fixed next year. It looks messy; lacks structure and multi-season interest. I’ve learned to: 1. build around anchor shrubs and trees first (flowers are exciting but should come after the vertical and horizontal shape is set), 2. plan for 4-season interest AND 3. combine at least 3 out of the 4 main colour schemes for the best look (blues & silvery greys | yellows | reds & burgundy | traditional greens). I learned a lot from you, Laura and all of the lovely commenters here so a big thanks to this community! Wish I could share a pic of the “good” garden 😂 I’m pretty proud of it for being a newbie 😊

[@DrRussell]

Really respect your in-depth knowledge! Thank you for sharing.

[@peaceatferngully8369]

I could not leave the house this morning without listening to this video LOL. I love evergreens especially the trees. Myzone here in Indiana Southern is a 6. I have a couple Acres I planted some pine trees on but I want to make a screen fast-growing across the front of the property and this really helped me make some decisions on the trees that would be perfect for that thank you so much

[@bktcz]

Love love love your top 10 things videos! There are some I have watched multiple times!!!! They are so informative and inspiring. Your one about berries in winter inspired me to plant several Berry Heavy, Berry Poppins, and Coral Berry bushes - can't wait for them to grow up. Thank you for all the inspiration and "get it done" attitude - my gardens have truly never looked better as a result of being inspired by you and Aaron and all you do! THANK YOU!

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Kristin. How are you doing? I love this video very much I always lean more boxwoods

[@andreabenson2491]

❤️loving the evergreens. I planted 2 Trautman junipers they grow 3 to 4 feet wide and stay around 12feet high in my small space and now I want to make a little woodland the idea of winter interest really appeals to me. The winter seems so long and to look out to beautiful evergreen in your space is such a joy. I need some more dwarf versions though! Love the way your space is shaping up!

[@joaniechristensen8376]

We have two Princeton Maples in our yard. They are so beautiful and give a chartreuse colour all summer. A little brighter in the spring. In the fall, they go to a beautiful yellow. We have them next to some Blue Spruce and the contrast is so striking, that we have people mention it. We live in Canada and garden in a zone 4. If you can grow them in your area, I know you would love them. They would look so great in the south garden. Love your videos!

[@verawallace9055]

My blue Spruce is getting too tall, I bought it years ago from A Catolog, it was two of them ,did have to get rid of one because I couldn't find any takers, I love it just doesn't want a big tree 🤔

[@gardenrulez]

This is exactly what I was thinking of and talked to my daughter about. I am starting over in the garden and am unsure of evergreens. This has given me a few ideas, because I really need to add structure to my garden now. 🌲🌳🌿

[@eclecticeddie3694]

thank you so much for your knowledge. I love evergreens and you just brought a whole new interest to my interest.

[@jacquelinecreativelifestyl3393]

Your channel has made me understand that having evergreens for year round interest has helped me establish my 2 year garden. Been a subscriber and avid watcher 4ever

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Jacqueline. How are you doing?

[@leilaluginbill916]

This is very timely for me. I live on the shores of Puget Sound and have a garden that is 15 years old. I’m getting older (75) and beginning to realize that I need to make some changes in the types of plants I’m choosing. I’m redoing one bed to become primarily an evergreen garden, but space is limited. Could you recommend dwarf evergreens, primarily conifers, that could be suitable. I already have two good sized English yews and two Japanese maples. I’m removing roses and other random shrubs. I do love watching your program…keeps me enthusiastic about gardening 🤗

[@SisterShirley]

Leila, I second that request for smaller evergreen trees and shrubs Every time I think I want to put a few different evergreen in, I look up and see utility wires. UGH.

[@janetn1925]

I am in Maine and am older also. We just moved to our forever home when I retired this year and put in garden beds all around the house. Hopefully I haven't done too much. I just finished bulb planting. But it's mainly maintenance now. I think a dwarf Blue Spruce would be good. I was thinking of one of those for our garden. I think more perennials and less annuals also makes less work. I do a little at a time and so far that has worked for me. It might take me a month to plant 100 bulbs but no one has me on a clock. I am retired! :) Good luck with your garden! Enjoy! P S. Hollies bring a lot of joy and most do not get that big. The China Girl series is not too large. I have those and the Prince and Princess Hollies.

[@jacobhenry6187]

@@janetn1925 If you're looking for a dwarf blue spruce I would highly recommend these to cultivars. The first one is called Montgomery blue spruce which grows 6ft tall by 3-4ft wide, and the second one grows 3ft by 3ft, a ball form called globe blue spruce. Sometimes you can find the globe train into a topiary form.

[@wagardenjournal]

Hi, Leila, I also live in the Puget sound. I just spent an afternoon at Sunnyside Nursey looking at small conifers. I really liked the black dragon Japanese cedar. I recommend walking through a nursery and taking pictures of plants (and their tags). Then I come home and research the varieties to see what would fit in the best.

[@blueberrymuffinsmix]

"Evergreen garden" just sounds so enchanting 🌲💞

[@karenross3457]

Good Morning! Evergreens are my favorite. They are the backbone of the garden. And best of all no messy leaves to deal with each fall. . We have many but I do pine for more. Your ten examples offer enough choices to fit any size garden. I have followed your practice of planting some in pots and then transferring to the garden.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Karen. How are you doing? I have been trying to figure out which boxwoods to plant Next spring so this is pertinent timing.

[@SuzanaMantovaniCerqueira]

Indeed, the Weeping Alaskan Cedar is a so beautiful tree! The Layland Cyprest too. 🌱🍃🌿

[@Philoyouknow]

Loving your vids Laura, from Ireland. Your depth of knowledge is astounding. ❤

[@GailM11]

Thx for the excellent info, Laura! So helpful!!!!

[@donnatesta826]

I find myself looking at the foliage of trees more this year. I'm in the market for a new one or two next year and I think it's because I'm watching Laura's chloices and her decisions on trees that include fall color. I swear I hear her voice in my head. Also, the mugo pine is a great small evergreen with scruffy, compact structure. Love these tips on evergreens.

[@DreamWithCaroline]

💜Good morning Garden Answer.. I love this topic .. and appreciate the slideshow .. you won't be disappointed to have spruce and you could never have to many spruce ...Hey shout out to Newfoundland where I'm from 💜🇨🇦

[@joanwalters4741]

This is a classic. Thanks

[@marmaladesunrise]

Fascinating video. I love evergreens. Here in Texas, we are limited to the choices we have to chose from. But, thanks to you Laura, I see there are more that will grow here in zone 8a. Euonymous however down here do have quite a hard time with insects. They can be controlled, but it becomes a hassle to stay on top of the problems. They are beautiful though.

[@RuthieAtHome]

I love these types of videos. I garden in a zone 9b so a lot of these plants may not necessarily grow well here but I still like seeing all of your suggestions. I think you mentioned that you don’t prefer recommending plants outside of your growing zone, but maybe can you consider doing a video about plants outside of your growing zone that you wish you could grow. I do watch other KZbinrs who grow 9b plants, but I really love how you talk about plants and all the things you include are so helpful!

[@rosiethurman7900]

Laura, I’m so glad you made this video as we moved here, Oklahoma from Indiana and I’ve planted tons of flowers but, no all year round greenery just bc I don’t know a lot about it. I’ve been grateful for you and your family making these videos I’ve learned so much. Thank you!

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Rosie. Very nice comment about Laura. How are you doing? I planted a bird nest spruce this fall they i am really excited to see grown.

[@kaitlinjohnson2915]

Perfect timing! I was just going through your archives for videos on evergreens! I’m planting in a new yard and really have become obsessed with evergreens-especially conifers.

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Kaitlin. How are you doing?

[@laurelechavarria7006]

I love these videos when you give us a list of plants to consider for our gardens. I’ve had landscape designers who don’t do half the job you do! So to answer you question: Yes! I enjoyed this video very much!!

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Laurel. How are you doing? I planted a bird nest spruce this fall they i am really excited to see grown.

[@clinteast7476]

Thank you ,i like how you typed out so we can find the exact trees.

[@allisonfortier9035]

Zone 3 here!! We don’t strictly follow the two zone lower rule because then I’d only be growing Arctic shrubs and grasses lol Which I’ve done! My dream is to have an established perennial garden 💜Love the videos and being able to grow vicariously through you!

[@bigredd1574]

Congrats on your great coffee cup! It reminds me of the one my Mom received as a Mother Day present from my little boy many years ago . It has the thumb type hold and the curved lip making for a fantastic cup to drink from. She just loved it and constantly said "don't ever let anything happen to this cup" ! I have it in my cupboard now in a safe place! Good luck to you and your family....greg zone 5

[@Change4Good333]

Excellent selection. Beautiful evergreens. Thank you Laura!🌷

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Change. How are you doing?

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Always like this type of video. I’ve learned so much from watching you.

[@beckybanta126]

I moved to new home in the country that has some beautiful evergreens already established. But loved looking what you taught us; just because! TU muchly!😊

[@kimberlycampbelllmt2960]

I love love love the Blues!

[@iamheretocomment9821]

Perfect timing! I'm hoping to add much more evergreens to my landscape, especially those fast growers. Good to hear New Mexico mentioned, our zone is quite similar to your area here in Santa Fe. ❤

[@rebeccahosie7145]

These videos aren't overwhelming at all! I've been waiting for this one! It's hard to keep track of all your evergreens when you plant them randomly (but don't stop the random plantings because I love them!)

[@jasonlynwood7731]

Hello Rebecca. How are you doing?

[@par4451]

It's amazing how much knowledge you have , thank you for sharing.

[@angiezavacky4347]

I'm so glad you included the scientific names. I purchased a weeping Alaskan cedar after seeing yours in a garden tour and just had to have one. After seeing the different varieties you showed , I had to go check which one I actually bought. Thank goodness it was the right one ( Pendula)!

[@natureandrandomstuff]

you answered my question even before I asked it. it was about the first trees you talked about. thank you so much.

[@cynthiathurston7656]

Thanks for this tutorial. It had wonderful information for my zone (4). I live in Mid-coast Maine.