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Using Trees & Shrubs in Landscape Design

Trees and shrubs are part of any good landscape design. They can be used as accents, bones or borders.

Garden Bones - Dwarf Evergreens Provide Structure and Four Season Interest in Garden Design

The term 'Bones of the Garden' can be difficult to understand, let alone accomplish. Bones refers to using something architectural to define the structure of a garden. 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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