What are Ornamental Trees? These trees are usually small with special features like interesting bark, showy flowers, or eye-catching foliage. An ornamental also has a pleasing shape and fits easily … [Read More...] about 3 Tips For Landscaping Successfully With Ornamental Trees
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All Season Garden Color with Bold Foliage Effects, Masterful Contrasts
Be Bold with Color Foliage color is a fine way to introduce variation in all seasons; so consider the addition of variegated foliage, purple tinted leaves, golden and some of the other types of leaf or needle color. Flowers, combined for bold contrasts or subtle harmonies, are the glory of three of our four seasons. Ways to Introduce Color Into Your Garden Everyone thinks of spring and summer … [Read more...] about All Season Garden Color with Bold Foliage Effects, Masterful Contrasts
I Have A Thing For Bicolor Bulbs, Especially Tulips
We all have our weaknesses, and one of mine is for those bicolor tulips that have a rim of one color and central color of another. while solid colors make a strong statement in the landscape view, the striking look of two colors suits me best. Three Examples One way I like to see these flowers in the garden are in the company of a harmonious lowgrowing perennial. One that picks … [Read more...] about I Have A Thing For Bicolor Bulbs, Especially Tulips
Memories of June
A few pictures before I go on a short July Fourth hiatus. My overgrown pond area. I let feverfew bloom unhindered and the iris made it through the winter and bloomed beautifully- it surprised me. The waterlilies need division, you can't really see the water. These pictures show my present attraction to purple cream and gold combinations. The purple leaf tree is Prairie fire … [Read more...] about Memories of June