How to Add Year-Round Color to Your Landscape
Close your eyes and imagine the most beautiful landscaping you’ve come across. You’re likely envisioning a property in spring or summer. Perhaps you’re thinking of the fall. When thinking of winter landscaping, is it dreary and dull? What colors do you see? You don’t have to have a colorless landscape in the winter. In fact, you can add year-round color to your landscape and enjoy the beauty in every season. Consider these tips to bring color to your property.
Know Your Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones are based on the average low temperature in a region to determine which plants will survive in various climates. The USDA publishes a hardiness map to help gardeners and others with plants select the best options for landscaping and gardening. The map is color-coded and relatively simple to decipher.
Winter Flowers Bring Color
If you live in central South Dakota or southern Minnesota, you’ll want to plant a bleeding heart or violets for additional color. If you live in Pittsburgh or Boston, you’re in zone six. Zone six is an excellent location for lilies, hibiscus, and peonies. Many kinds of winter flowers can introduce additional colors to your landscape. Pinks, reds, whites, and other colors can draw the eye and appeal to the viewer. Research your specific zone to discover which plants will survive your level of cold.
Evergreen Trees are Fantastic
Fir, spruce, and pine trees are great options to add to your landscape. They are coniferous evergreens that often serve as Christmas trees. However, these trees survive in various types of weather and can add green to your property – even when the snow covers the ground. A snow-dusted evergreen can be a beautiful sight!
Kale is More than a Superfood
Oriental cabbage and kale are hardy plants that survive in some of the lowest temperatures. While it is great to eat, it also adds some greenery to your landscaping. To add some green to your lawn, consider using kale or cabbage.
Consider Using Shrubs
Shrubs can be beneficial to adding color because of the berries they might produce. Holly, for instance, has bright red berries and thrives in zones five to nine. The pop of color can be a wonderful sight against its green backdrop.
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