“Garden Bones” is the term used to describe the architectural structure of a garden. It can be either natural or artificial. If natural, plants are used to create the garden designs. If it is artificial, then materials can be used to create structures like an arbour or obelisk. When people prefer to go green, they use an evergreen shrub or tree to create an architectural structure in the garden that really is unique. For centuries, evergreens have been used in large gardens to create designs.

Garden Bones has become quite popular among many homeowners who have small gardens. With the variety of dwarf evergreens available in the market these days, it is possible to create so many wonderful designs.

Dwarf Conifers are evergreens that have a mature height of less than 12 feet and they grow at a very slow pace. Dwarf Conifers are best planted in October up to March after which the sun begins to shine bright and they love sunshine. The soil should be slightly acidic but healthy and no fertilizer is required. Dwarf Conifers are slow to grow and that makes them expensive to propagate and buy. Not only will you will require certain supplies, like hedge shears, to care for the Conifers, but you will also need to dedicate a lot of time and effort in ensuring the plants are looked after well. Moreover, always ensure that you buy your evergreens from reputable nurseries as most come with a 1-2 year guarantee. Nurseries are spending time to propagate new varieties every year.

Varieties of evergreens that are popular among homeowners who grow them in their garden to create Garden Bones include Hudsonia, Minnima Aurea, Compressa, Meyeri’v, Conica, Gnom, Fletccheri are some of the commonly grown evergreen shrub and tree varieties.

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