| As a gardener, you happily enjoyed a spring, | | | | have stunning red twigs all year. |
| summer, and fall filled with a harvest of flowers, | | | | Ground cover is another option for summer/winter |
| vegetables, fruits, spices, trees, and shrubs. But as | | | | gardening. There are many ornamental ground covers |
| the winder winds have started to roll in, you find | | | | available to choose from. The Ajuga, a hardy |
| yourself putting away your gloves and your tools. | | | | perennial and bugleweed, displays blue flowers in early |
| Before you say goodbye to gardening for the winter | | | | summer amidst its beautiful purple/green foliage, |
| months, however, there is a world of winter | | | | which will last through the winter. English ivy is |
| gardening that you should consider! You may be | | | | another popular ground covering which grows well |
| surprised at how many plants flourish during the | | | | anywhere and anytime. |
| wintertime. You may find that winter gardening is the | | | | You may even choose to go with scented plants. |
| hobby for you. | | | | The Daphne shrub has a potent perfume aroma you |
| While it is true many annuals and different plants | | | | will enjoy through all seasons. It will produce either |
| can't stand the harsh weather that winter brings, | | | | pink or white flowers in early winter and sometime |
| there are many hardy plants and flowers that can | | | | yellow berries in hot, dry summers. The winter |
| make it through a hot summer and cooler winter. By | | | | honeysuckle also provides a pleasing scent and |
| planting accordingly, something will always be in | | | | flowers cream-colored blossoms against its beautiful |
| bloom. And let's not forget there are certain | | | | greenery, in late winter. |
| vegetables, which can be grown in the summer, as | | | | Rhododendrons are wonderful bushes and some |
| well as, the winter. | | | | varieties bloom year round. There are even certain |
| By carefully placing some trees, shrubs, garden | | | | types of hardy hibiscus, which have been known to |
| ornaments and stoned pathways with borders, | | | | blossom each season. |
| through your yard, you will have created a place | | | | You can also include certain vegetables, which can |
| which will spark color and design for both summer | | | | grow in warm and cold weather. Among them are |
| and winter. Choose deciduous trees and shrubs for | | | | broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, peas and summer/winter |
| interest all year. They not only have beautiful flowers | | | | squash. They will need little or no protection and will |
| in summer and lovely foliage, but they also provide | | | | thrive in well-drained soils. |
| interesting bark designs, as well as, striking stem | | | | Winter doesn't have to be the end of your gardening |
| colors, fragrances and tall branches year round. These | | | | display. By choosing a mix of trees, shrubs, plants and |
| are all interesting backdrops for the winter snow or | | | | vegetables, you will have color and warmness in your |
| the summer's greenery. Evergreens are always a | | | | yard all year. These will provide an inviting scene, |
| good choice, as their greens stay constant year | | | | which will make you want to come outside to enjoy |
| round. Another option is the red twig dogwood. | | | | in all types of weather. |
| These display beautiful white flowers in summer and | | | | |