- Add pops of color<\/a><\/li>
- Spruce up curb appeal with evergreens<\/a><\/li>
- Build a fire pit<\/a><\/li>
- Design a year-round garden<\/a><\/li>
- Light things up<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ about landscaping for winter<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Add pops of color<\/span><\/h2>
Your yard never has to succumb to those cold weather blues. By sprinkling in shades of purple, yellow, pink, and red, just to name a few, you\u2019ll ensure your outdoor space stays looking lively against a backdrop of grays, whites, and browns. For added plant protection, place a few layers of mulch around the roots to keep them warm. A few of the best plants to help transform your winter garden from dreary to dreamy include:<\/p>
- Hellebores<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
![\"closeup](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/flower-plant-flowering-plant-flora-hellebore-petal-1424613-pxhere.com-1-1.jpg\")
Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Whether you call them Christmas roses, winter roses, or Lenten roses, varieties of these blooming perennials give off colorful green, pink, purple, or burgundy flowers, in addition to white or cream ones.<\/p>
- Winter pansies<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
![\"Winter_Pansies\"](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Winter_Pansies_-_geograph.org_.uk_-_385287.jpg\")
Colin Smith<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> To get even more bang for your bloom, incorporate bi-color winter pansies into your landscape design. Boasting two colors in one flower, this cold-hardy species will effortlessly add splashes of color throughout your flower beds. These winter flowers, which can last through early spring, also come in single-hued varieties of pink, yellow, white, purple, and red.<\/p>
- Winterberry holly<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
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Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Also known by its scientific name, ilex verticillata<\/em>, this deciduous shrub puts on quite the colorful display with its show of bright red berries. Able to survive in temps as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit, winterberry holly also makes the perfect holiday decoration. Snip some branches to adorn wreaths or table centerpieces, or add as colorful accents to mantel garland.<\/p>
- Crabapples<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
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raimg<\/a> | Canva Pro | License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Come autumn, when the leaves fall from this deciduous, ornamental shrub, the bright red, yellow, or orange fruits have their chance to steal the show. The small fruits are edible, too, not just for animals but people, as well. But beware: Crab apples need a lot of attention, as they can be prone to insects and diseases. <\/p>
- Witch hazel<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
![\"witch](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/nature-branch-blossom-plant-sunlight-leaf-678624-pxhere.com-1.jpg\")
Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> More than just your go-to facial toner, witch hazel is a full-blown, large shrub that saves its flashy blooms for the colder months. A stand-out from January through March, witch hazel brings bursts of yellow, orange, or red to your winter garden.<\/p>
- Dogwood trees<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
![\"close](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tree-nature-branch-blossom-plant-wood-854216-pxhere.com-1.jpg\")
Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> While dogwoods lose their leaves in autumn, what\u2019s left remains visually appealing. Some trees bear bright red fruits, while others show off their statement bark. For example, the Arctic Fire dogwood\u2019s bark is a dark red hue, and the yellow twig dogwood boasts golden-colored stems.<\/p>
Spruce up curb appeal with evergreens<\/span><\/h2>
If you\u2019re looking for an easy way to give your yard that aspirational vibe, consider infusing no-fuss evergreens into your landscape design. Perfect as foundation plants, front porch accents, focal points, or a garden boundary, these gems will bless your home with year-round greenery. Here are a few to consider that aren\u2019t the typical boxwoods:<\/p>
- Heather<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
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Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> While its blooms only last until early fall, heather\u2019s evergreen foliage provides rich color throughout the winter. In fact, as the weather cools, the leaves change their tone\u2014 what was once an orange hue in summer can turn red in winter. Depending on the varietal, heather\u2019s leaves can appear red, gold, orange, and of course, green.<\/p>
- Evergreen azaleas<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
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Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A type of rhododendron, these bushes are cold hardy up to climate zone 6. Not only do they continue to produce purple, red, or white flowers in the wintertime, but their evergreen leaves retain their color, as well. Smaller than the deciduous varieties, evergreen azalea foliage can be green, red, reddish-brown, or yellow.<\/p>
- Japanese yew<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
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Keisotyo<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A great privacy tree, the Japanese yew is low-maintenance, tolerant of all shade\/sun conditions, and besides its year-round foliage also puts forth small, red fruit.<\/p>
Build a fire pit<\/span><\/h2>
Easy to DIY from a kit (or purchase from your local hardware store), a fire pit is a great way to extend your patio season a bit. Not only does it provide warmth and entertainment (who doesn\u2019t love roasting marshmallows?), but it also makes for a lovely focal point on your patio or deck. Or, if you\u2019ve already got a fire pit in another section of your landscape design, you can, alternatively, warm up your outdoor living space by installing a gas or electric heater on a ceiling or wall.<\/p>
Design a year-round garden<\/span><\/h2>
Of course, there are some places where the cold is so extreme, even a fire pit won\u2019t keep it from chilling you to the bone. And, if it\u2019s too cold for you, it\u2019s definitely too cold for most flowers. If this is the case where you live, think about creating a Zen garden. <\/p>
This meditative gardening style, invented by Japanese Buddhist monks, uses very little in the way of plants, instead incorporating rocks, gravel, boulders, wood, sand, sculptures, benches, and lighting. If you do choose to insert any greenery, the best landscape plants for this project include:<\/p>
- bonsai trees<\/li>
- bamboo<\/li>
- rhododendrons<\/li>
- ornamental grasses<\/li> <\/ul>
Establish your Zen garden at the end of a walkway in your front or back yard<\/a>; or, place it underneath another landscape statement piece like a pergola.<\/p>
Light things up<\/span><\/h2>
The winter months lend themselves to the sights and sounds of the holiday season, where string lights of all colors set landscapes aglow. Whether you prefer traditional colored lights burning red, green, yellow, and blue or white lights mimicking snowfall as their icicle forms drip from the rooftops, their luminescence is a welcome landscape feature. A few other design ideas to consider:<\/p>
- Wrap string lights around a statement tree<\/li>
- Hang them from a balcony <\/li>
- Lay them across boxwoods or other bushes<\/li>
- Place them in an empty wine bottle or glass jar or bowl to create an accent piece for your patio tabletop<\/li> <\/ul>
FAQ about landscaping for winter<\/span><\/h2>
How do I prepare my landscape for winter?<\/strong>In addition to the tips above, you\u2019ll also need to winterize the landscape you already have in place. Here\u2019s how:
What other plants do well in winter?<\/strong>Besides flower beds and evergreen shrubs, another winter landscaping idea is a vegetable garden. Some veggies that grow well in the colder months include:
When to hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>
Love the results of a good landscape design, but don\u2019t have the chops \u2014 or the desire \u2014 to do it yourself? Hire a team of landscaping professionals<\/a> to select the best plants, build a cozy fire pit, or carry out any other winter design ideas you have.<\/p>
Then, as you cuddle up under your sherpa blanket watching holiday movies and sipping cocoa by the fire, you can enjoy the view of your revamped yard all winter long.<\/p>
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- Japanese yew<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Evergreen azaleas<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Heather<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Dogwood trees<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Witch hazel<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Crabapples<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Winterberry holly<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Winter pansies<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>
- Spruce up curb appeal with evergreens<\/a><\/li>