| Okay, I probably shouldn't start out by telling you | | | | any border hedge. It's rated zone 5 and can grow 2 1 |
| what my top garden design tip is but I just can't help | | | | 2 feet tall with a slightly wider spread. The dense |
| it. My absolute favorite broad leaf evergreen is the | | | | dark green foliage stays pretty much all year around. |
| Carol Mackie Daphne. Now that I have let the cat out | | | | Number 3 - Golden Spirea. I know what you are |
| of the bag, here in more detail are my top three | | | | thinking; this is a classic 'industrial' plant. Yes the |
| broad leaf evergreens. | | | | Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' is usually spotted in mass |
| Number 1 - Carol Mackie Daphne. As I mentioned the | | | | plantings around factories and corporate buildings but |
| is my favorite but it's worth mentioning again, I LOVE | | | | there's a reason for this. They are VERY low |
| this shrub. Its Latin name is Daphne x burkwoodii and | | | | maintenance and can take quite a beating. Good to |
| it's hardy to zone 4. It can get up to 3 feet wide | | | | zone 2 these 3 foot tall and 3 1/2 foot wide shrubs |
| with a mounded shape. The fragrance it gives off | | | | are never a bad choice. |
| when flowering in May is simply incredible. A quick | | | | Now then, I actually did have a tie for the top spot. |
| pruning after flowering keeps this spectacular | | | | The Carol Mackie Daphne won the coin toss but |
| specimen compact and beautiful for about 7 years. | | | | there's one other broad leaf ever green that I love |
| Yes it's unfortunate but they do have short life span. | | | | and it works in so many gardens and locations. It is |
| I promise however you won't be disappointed! | | | | Pachysandra or Japanese Spurge. This ground cover |
| Number 2 - Green Gem Boxwood. Everyone has to | | | | words best in shady locations but is also great under |
| have at least a few Green Gem Boxwoods. The | | | | evergreens! Hardy to zone 3, the only thing to |
| Buxus mic. var. insularis 'Green Gem' is a staple for | | | | consider is Japanese Spurge requires rich, acidic soil. |