Conifers

In the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, conifers were very popular. This plant group was popular for theirevergreen character, ease of maintenance and range of varieties in shape and structure. Their popularitydeclined over the years with the use of a more diverse planting of native and flowering plants,with conifers being pushed into the background. Meanwhile, conifers are often undervalued. Forinstance, they provide life and colour to the garden during the winter months, bear decorative fruitand offer a wide variety of colour and types of needles. They also have the ability to create privacyand shelter. Because of their versatility, conifers can be used as a sleek, symmetrical and architectulonglifespan, are resistant to various weather conditions and diseases and are good for biodiversity,this for nesting opportunities and as a food source for bees and other insects.The range is varied, from dwarf conifers to large trees that can be usedfor various purposes. Combined with shrubs and deciduous trees,they breathe new life into this plant group and take garden andlandscape designs to the next level. Time to rediscoverthe hidden world of conifers and turn the perceptionof the classic conifer hedge into a valuable additionin private gardens and public green spaces.