Monday, February 25, 2013

Layer for a Lush Look

 
Layering gives a garden a 
full, finished look. 
 
Planting taller plants to the rear with
lower plants in front
adds a sense of depth.
 
Rather than plants plopped in place,
they become part of a cohesive whole.
 

Hide gangly legs...
 
to direct focus
and emphasize
the beauty of a plant.


 Add lower plants...
 
to create contrast and complete the scene.
 
 
Flowers (Black-eyed Susan and Begonia)
lend summer interest and
hide the bare legs of Inkberry (Ilex glabra),
which in turn provides structure and winter presence.
 
 
 



Read about more landscape design strategies here.

Happy Gardening!
Chris
 
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