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There is nothing in nature that is more constant and something that you can rely on as much as an evergreen tree
The forest green pillars dash across the land․ Unlike deciduous trees‚ which lose their leaves annually‚ evergreen trees retain their leaves throughout the year‚ thus resulting in beautiful foliage over all the seasons and not just spring․ Evergreen trees come in many sizes‚ shapes and colors․ Evergreen trees offer more than just a pretty picture․ Considering the general characteristics of evergreen trees‚ we can get a better idea of the reasons evergreen trees have become such a popular choice for so many gardens‚ parks‚ and public places․
Privacy and protection are two of the major benefits of evergreen trees
They can block unsightly views of people and vehicles passing by while at the same time creating a sense of calm․ Trees can also be used to effectively assist in the creation of a buffer zone in the living area‚ as their foliage acts as a windbreaker․
The way that evergreens take in carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen back into the atmosphere improves air quality․ In addition to their environmental benefits‚ they provide a home and habitat for birds‚ deer‚ and other small creatures that live within their branches․ The evergreens are a reminder that nature has the power to endure and maintain its beauty․
Evergreens have long been popular outside of horticultural circles
Landscapers and gardeners have used evergreens for everything from hedges‚ which can be used to mark borders and shapes‚ to framing beautiful garden walks or entrances to large houses․ This gives the plants a regular‚ symmetric shape‚ which helps to give order and stability to the border‚ whilst other plants are suited to informal gardens because of their variations of texture and form (and accompanying organic feel)․
Due to their hardiness‚ they are appropriate in many landscape situations․ The variety of evergreens of all shapes and sizes provides interest to the landscape and allows for beauty long after the seasonal color cycle of deciduous plants․
Good knowledge of the conditions in which they grow is essential to be able to cultivate evergreen trees successfully
Most need well-draining soils and conditions in which water does not pool․ These must be planted in situations where they can get plenty of sun‚ which is necessary for their health․
Although many of them are hardy‚ evergreen trees only generally grow under optimum conditions when they are planted at an appropriate time of year․ Transplanting is best done in early spring or autumn‚ so the trees take root before the hot summer months or the cold winter months․ The soil may have an acidic‚ neutral‚ or alkaline pH‚ which will have an effect on the growth of the trees‚ but with a little preparation and dedication‚ even amateurs will be successful․
Evergreen varieties such as the Eastern White Pine with long soft needles‚ known to have a calming effect and being an adaptable species to almost any setting‚ are often sought for their beauty․ The tall fragrant Douglas Fir is often used to flank mountain scenes‚ and the hardy multi-colored evergreen Spruce tree‚ from a deep green to a brilliant blue‚ is a lovely accent tree for any mountain view home or business․
The Arborvitae's thick foliage makes it a popular hedge‚ and its pyramidal shape improves its aesthetic value when used as a hedge․ Each of the cultivated varieties of Arborvitae has its own set of characteristics that make them suitable for use in garden or other landscape design․ The evergreen nature of the tree is a factor of great importance to gardeners and landscape designers․
Evergreen Trees Stay Lush and Green Year-Round
Evergreen trees‚ while remaining green throughout the seasons of the year‚ may take on different colors or textures depending on changing seasonal environmental conditions‚ or may withstand them․ Springtime growth can bring new life to all the green of an evergreen tree's canopy‚ offering a contrast to the darker green shades of older leaves․ During summer months‚ the trees are at their fullest․
Different shades of greens are in the leaves‚ which provide shade during warm summer days․ In autumn‚ some evergreen trees will develop shades of gold or bronze intermingled with dark green‚ producing an attractive sight․ Evergreens add an additional highlight to a winter garden when the ground and walkways are covered with snow‚ to which the cold adds a special kind of ornamentation to the evergreen's lonely watch․
In conclusion‚ evergreen trees are an excellent addition to any garden or landscape‚ offering benefits such as privacy‚ shelter‚ environmental protection‚ and providing habitat for multiple animals and plants․ They also add to the natural beauty of your landscape year-round․ With an abundance of options available‚ you can easily transform your landscape design using evergreen trees․
Once we gain a better understanding of their habitat and the reasons for their attraction to certain types of blooming times‚ then we can learn to use this information to our advantage‚ to the enhancement of our home gardens․ In planting our evergreen trees‚ we are a part of nature's own eternity‚ and we are leaving a gift from the past for the generations that follow․
Evergreen Tree Varieties
