Tropical Style Gardening in the U.K. Why I use Evergreens

My tropical style garden mini tour plus why I use mainly Evergreens and hardy plants for an all year round look.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Tropical Style Gardening in the U.K. Why I use Evergreens" by Blossom Flower Delivery

🌿 The use of Hardy and half Hardy Evergreens in the garden allows for year-round interest and protection during cold climates in the UK.

❄️ The recent cold spell and snowfall have not severely damaged the Evergreens in the garden, thanks to the shelter provided by large shrubs.

💧 Despite two days of snow and rain, the garden remains relatively dry underneath the large shrubs due to their protective coverage.

🌱 Certain plants, such as cycads and Coraline tool Bay dazzler, have shown resilience and minimal damage in the cold climate.

🌿 Trachycarpus swaggy is a versatile plant that maintains its visual appeal throughout the year in both frost and snow.

🌳 Other plants that continue to look good in this time of year include Black Mondo Grass, Officinalis Pogon, and various types of shrubs.

🌴 The combination of evergreens and tender plants like canners and colocacias creates a tropical aesthetic in the garden, even in the colder months.

00:06 The view from the dining room area is the main focal point of the garden.

01:00 The garden has had a cold winter, with snow and rain.

02:14 The use of evergreen plants has allowed for interest in the garden throughout the winter.

02:54 The cycads are still looking green and healthy with hardly any protection.

03:17 The Cordyline "Bay Dazzler" is showing a bit of damage, but not too bad considering the weather.

03:28 Other plants that still look good include Black Mondo Grass and Lomandras.

04:34 The Trachycarpus fortunii is unaffected by the cold.

05:11 Shrubs like Aucuba and Pittosporum add Evergreen color to the garden.

05:27 The Schefflera rhododendrophila still looks decent.

06:02 The Aucuba and various ferns provide backbone and Evergreen color to the garden.

06:36 About 70-80% of the garden is made up of Evergreen plants.

07:07 The garden is designed to not look dead all year round, with a tropical style.

The speaker uses these plants because they can withstand the cold climates in the UK and provide year-round interest in the garden.