There are many reasons to love groundcovers, but when December rolls around, the quality of being impervious to the cold goes at the top of the list.
The oakleaf hydrangea is also a nice surprise this year.
The azelea is losing some of its leaves, which makes for an interesting pattern.
Not everything is lush and colorful, however; the vines of the climbing hydrangea are appropriately foreboding, a reminder that winter is on the way.
