They are attractive as an evergreen tree but you have the extra benefit of the fruit. The plum-shaped fruit is delicious to eat right off the tree. Hardy annuals, bulbs and perennials all contribute their share of winter beauty. Visit any garden center and you will see hundreds of plants in this group that will brighten every day with vibrant color. The colors are accentuated when planted in front of dark green hedges.
Geraniums are great for pots on the patio or around the pool.
Colorful clay or ornamental pots enhance the plants when used in these areas. Plastic pots will, over the years, succumb to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. The pot will ultimately break if you pick it up. Red spider infestations on camellias can be controlled with one or two applications of kelthane. An oil spray will also control spider mites as well as any scale insects.