CREATING WINTER Interest

8 bold plants sure to provide a wonderland of color, form and beauty.

- RACHAEL LISKA

1. COTONEASTER Bursting with bright red berries that last through winter, this deer resistant shrub thrives in cold, windy areas and withstands damage from salt spray. Use it to edge driveways or line retaining walls. With several species available, the options are endless.

2. BOXWOOD The workhorse of the winter garden, boxwood adds color and structure. Its natural form is pretty, or you can prune it into a flat hedge or round orb in spring. It also grows in containers. Winter Gem is a reliable beauty to consider.