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Once garden shrubs trees have been chosen and plotted on a plan, use shrubs to build up the framework of the planting. Distribute those that have evergreen leaves over the whole of the garden shrubs. This is advisable for two reasons: first, it will give a certain amount of form to the entire plot, and second, it will prevent one particular corner from- becoming heavy and unchanging, which might be the case if the evergreens were all planted together. In very small garden shrubss where there is no room for trees, shrubs must take their place, creating focal points and structure.

There are many ways of increasing the sense of depth in a garden shrubs. Vistas can be emphasized and "lengthened" by stressing the distant perspective. Eye-catching features can be used to draw the eye away into the distance, but there is no need to rely solely on the contents of your garden shrubs to do this. Make use of the landscape outside: let the outside world become the focus of your garden shrubs vista. If you are fortunate enough to have a garden shrubs with an extensive view, make the most of it. Use trees and shrubs to frame a glimpse of the scene beyond the garden shrubs.

WIND PROTECTION Wind can cause great damage in the garden shrubs, particularly to newly planted trees and shrubs. The plants may be blown over and they may become desiccated, which causes their foliage to wilt and turn brown. Screens may be used to shelter trees or shrubs. The crowns of tender perennial garden shrubs plants are susceptible to frost Protect them by laying a piece of wire netting over each crown. Cover this with dry straw or bracken and fasten another layer of netting over the top to make a warm blanket. You can protect larger plants and shrubs by surrounding them with a cylinder of wire netting filled with straw or bracken.