Plant trees, bushes and evergreens now to give your garden structure
In a less flowery garden, you can spot the gaps more easily – and fill them with bare-root plants at this time of year
TL;DR
- Winter is a good time to assess and plant garden structures like trees, hedges, and evergreens.
- Bare-root plants are economical and establish well in their new garden locations.
- Options for hedging include traditional yew or box, or less formal choices like Amelanchier lamarckii, hydrangea, or rose.
- Deciduous options like hornbeam and beech offer bright foliage in colder months.
- Adding a few bare-root plants like rosa glauca, spindle, wild privet, or hawthorn can boost structure and wildlife in tubs and containers.