In Seattle, where so many evergreen shrubs thrive, it is easy to plant a garden that is green year-round.  Still, it is a shame to forget about deciduous shrubs and trees whose bark and branch structure can add sculptural beauty and pops of color to the winter garden.  Not to mention there's herbaceous grasses, whose summer green turns to glorious shades of gold and brown.  Here are some stars of the winter landscape: Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’ (Red twig dogwood)- This shrub is attractive in summer, with bushy green leaves and white flowers, but truly spectacular in winter when the branches glow in fiery shades of orange and red. Plant it where you can see it on a grey and gloomy day. The ... Read More