What’s the best evergreen for small gardens?
Arborvitae. One of the best small trees in this category is the variety known as ‘Emerald Green. Its rich green foliage and narrow form make it an outstanding choice for screening, and it holds up well in our summer heat and humidity. This beauty grows at a moderate rate to roughly 15′ tall and 3’ wide. We carry a number of fast-growing evergreens, which are defined as growing at least two feet or more per year—but evergreens that are part of the Arborvitae family, like the Thuja Green Giant and Emerald Green, are known some of the fastest growers, making them incredibly versatile in the landscape.
What is the best low maintenance evergreen ground cover?
Japanese Spurge This broadleaf evergreen ground cover for shade is a tough plant. It is drought-tolerant, resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits, and it can grow in clay soil. With its leathery, shiny leaves, it forms dense mats that inhibit weed growth. Japanese holly (Ilex crenata), especially the compact varieties like Compacta, Helleri, or Sky Pencil can mimic the look of boxwood with small, glossy leaves. They are typically resistant to most disease and pests, but they are prone to deer damage.