In this week's newsletter you'll discover bold, colorful summer flowers that won't let you down. You'll also find out what to consider when designing an outdoor area to fit your needs, get tips on how (and why) to add more than plants to your garden, and discover where to go for garden inspiration. Share this newsletter with a friend and you both might win a copy of Fine Foliage: Elegant Plant Combinations for Garden and Container, by Karen Chapman & Christina Salwitz. See below! When the mercury rises, you need plants that can stand up to the challenge and won't fade in the heat. You can count on these 12 plants to keep your garden full of color. Pictured: Sneezeweed (Helenium 'Mardi Gras'). Photo by: Doreen Wynja. 12 Tips for Designing Your Ideal Outdoor Living Space Hopefully your outdoor areas are both beautiful and functional, but if they're not exactly what you were expecting—or if you're just in the planning stages—check out these 12 tips that will point you in the right direction. 5 Tips for Placing Art in the Garden Take a tour of this former dairy farm in New Hampshire and see how the owners decorated it with bold, colorful pieces and designed a delightful experience for visitors. Learn how you too can create a fun and fanciful garden with more than plants. Pictured: A red tuteur placed among repeated red-blooming plants in a border creates a visual rhythm. Photo by: Pam Penick Do you have weekend plans? Check out our new self-guided garden day trips for insights and highlights from local experts. You'll discover three great gardens to visit in each city, pictures, video, and a map to guide you. Time to grab a friend, pack a lunch, and go exploring! If there's not a day trip near you yet, sign up for our Garden Travel newsletter to be notified when more cities are added! (This notification is separate from our weekly gardening newsletters, so don't miss it!) Get more than 60 inspired plant combinations based on combining foliage colors, textures, and shapes—all with photos and easy-to-follow 'recipes' that will make you look like a pro. Each combination has information on exposure (sun, shade, etc.), season of interest, soil type, growing zone, and more. Check it out in our bookstore in the 'Garden Design' tab. Want to win two signed copies of Fine Foliage—one for you and a friend? Just share this newsletter with your friends, and you'll be automatically entered to win. (Must use the "share this newsletter" link above to be entered. US only. Winner will be chosen Tuesday, July 23, at 2 PM PST.) If you like sunflowers, beautiful entryways, daylilies, and summer backyard staycation ideas, then the last summer issue of Garden Design magazine is for you! It's one of my favorite issues! Order a copy now while we still have some left. *Don't forget to share this newsletter to win Fine Foliage for you and a friend! CONGRATULATIONS to Laura, from Texas, who won The Well-Tended Perennial Garden book! In Case You Missed It: Online Learning: Not currently receiving this weekly newsletter? Subscribe here! No images? Click here for a web version of this email. |