These Evergreen Shrubs Are the Perfect Additions to Your Outdoor Space

If you're looking for ways to spruce up your outdoor space, including your backyard patio and garden, evergreens are essential to creating a new look. Along with being natural providers of food for birds and other wildlife, they have the power to bring texture, color and personality to your space all year round. Whether you're an expert in the world of greenery or a newbie trying to expand their green thumb, we're sharing the best evergreen shrubs you can consider adding to your outdoor space.

We've included a wide range of evergreens that vary in size, color and shape. Some are fast-growing, while others take a bit longer to expand. Several can tolerate poor soil conditions, along with the heat, cold and brief times of drought. Others you may love for their shiny green leaves, slight hints of color or blossoms that come up in the spring. And when it comes to choosing the perfect plant, make sure to take notice of which ones are low-maintenance, especially if you won't have time to focus on pruning them throughout the year. For indoor options, check out this roundup of easy houseplants that are harder to kill.