Choosing Plants for Foliage
Karen Although flowers catch the eye, leaves play a very important role in the garden. Most perennials are only in bloom for a short time and when the flowers are gone…
Garden Design: Leaf Texture
The texture of leaves can have a big impact on the beauty of a garden yet it is often ignored. Just think about the contrast between the foliage of ferns…
Bold Plants for the Garden
Every garden needs focal points and a few bold plants can fill the need. Focal points draw and direct the eye around the garden and help the visitor appreciate the…
Garden Design: Color-The Many Shades of Green
Chuck Color is probably the most import characteristic to most gardeners but they forget that green is the most dominant color there. This is a very good thing because green is…
Characteristics of Informal Gardens
The carefree relaxed look of an informal garden is very appealing. But don’t be deceived into believing that this look comes naturally. The best informal gardens are carefully planned, executed…
Characteristics of Formal Gardens
A formal garden is a beautiful sight and has been popular for thousands of years. Granted, it is not to everyone’s taste but it creates a certain dignity and stability…
Garden Style: Formal or Informal?
One of the many choices involved when planning a garden is whether the garden will be formal or informal. You may not make a conscious decision about this and let…
Planning a Garden: Identifying Problem Areas
Gardens serve many purposes and one of them can be to solve problems. If you have a neighbor with junk in their side yard, a miserable view, or an air…
Planning a Garden: Step One
Beautiful gardens rarely happen by accident. They are usually the result of a lot of thought and planning as well as many hours of physical work. Considerable expense is often…