One of the most important consideration in garden design is color. It can be utilized to provide seasonal interest, create juxtapositions and focal points in the landscape. Dark-colored plants contrasted with light-colored plants draw one’s attention in a planting composition. For instance, unique, colorful foliage, like the red foliage of the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum), contrasts nicely with the various shades of greens in the landscape.
Archive for November, 2009
Garden Design: Part 3
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Plants For Fall Color
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When designing a garden the vibrant colors of fall should not be overlooked. Though the flowers are (mostly) gone, the foliage of many trees, shrubs, ornamnetal grasses and vines brighten up the landscape. There are also a few late blooming perennials which could incorporated into the flower garden.
deadheading rhododendrons…
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allows the plant to spending its energy on creating numerous buds for the following spring.
Groundcovers such as…
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vinca and ivy are ideal for low maintenance gardens.
Bare rooted…
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trees and shrubs should be soaked in water for hours before planting.
Planting Trees
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If you’re planning on planting a tree, or a few trees, to your garden there are few things to consider.
6 Specimen Trees For The Garden
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Specimen plants, with their unique or strange qualities, command attention in the garden. If your planning on incorporating a specimen plants in your garden design the most important consideration is placement. Smaller accent plants such as a dwarf false cypress, are effective in a patio setting where they can stand out among the flowers while larger plant such as the weeping willow need room to grow. The following is an introduction to a few commonly used specimen plants.
Fall Blooming Perennials
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Perennials are those flowers which return year after year and depending on species flower in early, mid, or late season. In winter they die back to the ground. Perennials are treasured for their ability to grow larger and flower year after year. They’re also noted for their vibrant color, texture and in some cases seed heads. The following are fall blooming perennials which will add color to your garden late in the season.
