In a snow-covered landscape, plants that spice up that expanse of white make the winter more interesting. Evergreen boughs iced with a frosting of snow, multicolored peeling bark, deciduous branches cupping icy decorations, lingering berries on shrubs and trees, and the seed heads of fall blooming perennials all break up the monotony of the bleakest of seasons. Now’s the time to check out the bones of your garden and see what structure is missing. Check out your neighborhood for the plants that make the winter more colorful to add to your spring shopping list.
