The last few growing seasons I have worked on bringing in some new plantings and textures into the garden. Conifers have been finding their places into the landscape.
Even in a zone 4 garden and it’s size constraints there are so many design options.
Dwarf, columnar, and weeping specimens.
Colors that vary from green, blue, silvers and golden.
I miss my garden during these long winter months but creating garden textures that break up the white ground really helps. Of coarse I have found a few spots for just a couple more!
down to earth digs 
Winter interest is really important to consider in our climate. We certainly have months to enjoy it! 😉
Soooo many months!
Those magical spots that didn’t seem empty before… love them! 😉