Among the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as
new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These
include both the evergreen and deciduous types.

Rhododendron and azaleas (a type of rhododendron) head the list
of evergreens with some 700 species…

Winters can be very stressful on plants. Excessive moisture loss can be caused by bitter winter winds and by the freeze thaw cycle that occurs when warm, sunny days are followed by harsh cold nights.

Too much moisture loss throughout these cold months can weaken and even kill plants. Before the ground freezes make sure that your trees, shrubs and perennials are well watered. Young evergreen trees and evergreen shrubs can be particularly sensitive…

Evergreen trees and shrubs are more expensive in general than deciduous trees (trees that drop their leaves in winter). But they are worth their cost because of their year-round beauty, hardiness and longevity. Evergreens range from the broadleaved shrubs like rhododendron and laurel to the tall-needled cone-bearing pines and stately spruces.

The giant spruces and firs are most effective as windscreens; the spreading evergreen shrubs are widely used not only because of their attractiveness but also because they can be shaped and trimmed and do well in the shade (such as for foundation planting).

Read more about the different types of evergreens…

Some plants naturally respond well to pruning, regardless of how intense, whilst other plants can find it hard to recover, especially when pruned at the wrong time of the year.
When should I Prune?

To prune correctly you must find out the type of plant your bonsai is and research when the best times are to prune…

Evergreen trees and shrubs are generally more expensive than their counterparts, although many feel that they are well worth the extra expense not only for their year-round beauty, but also their reliability and longevity. Evergreens can range all the way from broadleaved shrubs like rhododendron to the tall pines and spruces that many people think of as simply “evergreens“…

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