Segment 1: Hardy Evergreens
Most of our gardens and landscapes look great during the growing season but when it comes to the winter season, not so much. Don't give up hope. There are so many varieties of great low maintenance evergreen shrubs that look great and provide texture and color not only in the winter but all year long.
 
Here are Chris's favorites:
 
Variegated Boxwood
Skimmia
Rainbow Leucothoe
Julia-Jane Boxwood
Scotch Heathers
'Prelude' Pieris Japonica
Emerald Gaiety Euonymus
Yews
Assorted Herbs such as parsley, oregano, and rosemary

Segment 2: Winter Containers
Give your yard and patio a make over this fall by simply replanted your containers with the winter hardy evergreens. All you have to do is start with the tall plants in the back and staircase down to the front of the pot with an assortment of evergreens as described in the first segment. Remember it is not about symmetry but about balance. Your potted containers do not have to match on both sides of your front door.  Just place one large pot on one side and on the other side of the door place two pots, one mid-size and one smaller size.
 
Add some color with your evergreens such as the new Cool Wave pansies. These trailing pansies will fill more garden space and drape the sides of your pots. Load with flowers, Cool Wave pansies come in an assortment of colors. Add ornamental kale such as my favorite variety the Peacock Kale, ornamental cabbages, and evergreen herbs for interested and texture..

October 3rd, 2012 - Perfect Pumpkins & Miniature Gardens -view

September 26th, 2012 - Pumpkin Terrariums - watch now

September 19th, 2012 - Spooky Pumpkins - watch now

September 12th, 2012 - Autumn Brunch & Potted Pumpkins- watch

September 5th, 2012 - Fall Topiaries and Wreaths - watch

August 29th, 2012 - Stepping Stones and Pickled Squash - watch

August 26th, 2012 - Perfect Containers - watch now

August 10th, 2012 - Delicious apples - watch now

July 25th, 2012 - Memory Jars and Perennial Care - watch now

July 18th, 2012 - Orange Iced Tea - watch segment

July 11th, 2012 - Check out these Butterflies - watch segment

July 4th, 2012 - Zesty Salad is all the rave - watch segment

June 27th, 2012 - July 5th decorating - watch segment

June 6th, 2012 - Wild Animal Containers - watch segment

May 26th, 2012 - Grilled Fruit Smores - watch segment

May 16th, 2012 - Sweet Smelling Shubs - watch segment

May 8th, 2012 - Mothers Day ideas - watch segment

May 2nd, 2012 - Summer Color - watch segment

April 25th, 2012 - Terrariums are the IN thing! - watch segment

April 18th, 2012 - Beet Salad and Deer Proofing - watch segment

April 11th, 2012 - Make your containers HOT - watch segment

April 6th, 2012 - Easter Feast - watch segment

March 28th, 2012 - Great Easter ideas - watch segment

March 21st, 2012 - Made in the shade - watch segment

March 14th, 2012 - Ready for Spring watch now

February 24th, 2012 - Vines on Trees - watch the video

February 22nd, 2012 - Turning Colors with PH - watch the video

February 17th, 2012 - Creating a Great Water Feature - watch the video

February 10th, 2012 - Choosing the right pottery - watch the video

February 3rd, 2012 - Trimming in your yard - watch the video