Carolina Gardens

Shaped American and Japanese holly, neatly trimmed thuja, and round boxwood spheres are some of the most commonly used plants as a foundation in gardens in North & South Carolina. These evergreen shrubs are used to soften house façades and create a lasting, warm, and welcoming atmosphere around the entrance all year round. The design is then complemented with flowering shrubs and trees, as well as beautiful ornamental grasses. Surprisingly, many of the plants used in these states also thrive in our colder climate.

Feel free to get in touch if you would like a garden that’s truly something out of the ordinary!

Plants

During the winter months, the importance of evergreens becomes even more clear—also here in Sweden, when the garden is otherwise resting. Many of the plants used in the Carolinas can thrive in our climate as well. And in spring, magnolias, azaleas, and beautiful flowering dogwoods come into full bloom, perfectly complemented by the lush evergreen structure.

You’re welcome to contact us for a plant review and advice on suitable species, design ideas, and how to create a lush garden with year-round structure and beauty.

Block plantings

A welcoming planting at the entrance of a property is a hallmark of gardens in the Carolinas. Carefully shaped evergreen shrubs are often used to create structure and year-round greenery, either combined in elegant arrangements or paired with ornamental grasses for a softer, more natural expression.

Foundation planting

Neatly shaped evergreen shrubs planted around the foundation of the house are a distinctive feature of the area. In newly built gardens and around new homes, these shrubs are often the first choice, as they instantly create a structured, lush, and welcoming green setting.

Blooming favorites

Flowering shrubs and trees provide a natural and vibrant complement to the evergreen structure of the garden. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia), Judas tree, and flowering dogwood are popular choices, along with azaleas and rhododendrons. Together, they add seasonal colour, texture, and character, enhancing the garden’s depth and visual interest.