Dwarf Evergreens
Structure and Truly Four Seasons of Interest in the Garden

As gardens start to fade in the fall, you become all the more aware of the importance of having structure in the garden. The term ‘Garden Bones’ can be difficult to understand, let alone accomplish. ‘Bones’ refers to using something architectural to define the structure of a garden and it’s one of those things where “You know it when you see it”. Most often we see it in large-scale estate or public gardens, but it is doable in more humble gardens too. One of the best tools for adding bones to your garden design is dwarf conifers. Structural, eye catching, easy to grow and diverse, dwarf conifers show a garden means business. Here are some of the best.

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