What shrubs stay green all year?
Some of the most common evergreen shrubs include arborvitae, boxwood, false cypress, holly, juniper, wintercreeper, azalea and rhododendron. Juniper is one of the best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs, occurring in a range of shapes and sizes. Gin Fizz® has an attractive conical shape, producing attractive blue-green berries against a backdrop of aromatic soft green foliage. Use this conifer as screening, in borders or massed in the landscape.
What is the best plant to put in front of a house?
Hydrangea. Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs to plant in front of the house, and for good reason! The large, showy flowers that decorate hydrangeas are truly eye-catching and create unforgettable curb appeal. Hydrangeas. Shrubs for your house front don’t always have to be all green. Hydrangeas are flowering shrubs that give you a lot of bang for your curb-appeal buck. They’re easy to grow, need little care and put on a spectacular show when they flower in shades of white, pink and blue.
Which plants are best for small front yards?
Arborvitae, chamaecyparis, boxwood, and taxus, among others are great for small front yard landscapes as they do double duty for year round green and privacy. Evergreens give structure, frame your foundation, and provide a visual transition between the hard edges of a building and the soft landscape plants. One of the best evergreen foundation plants, Thuja are coniferous trees or shrubs with year-round color and structure. Smaller varieties suitable for foundation plantings include Tater Tot®, with soft green needles and a rounded habit; and Fluffy® Western arborvitae, with gold foliage and a pyramidal shape.