This week we're taking a look at shapes and patterns in the garden: discover a shape-shifting shrub that looks good all year, add curves for grace and mystery, learn how shape and size affect garden beds, and play with patterns and textures with foliage. Plus, see more than 20 perennials for fall and don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar—happening next week!
17 Plants with Fabulous Foliage
When you think of color in the garden, are flowers the first thing that come to mind? For many of us (myself included), the answer is yes. But, if we expand our way of thinking and take a look at foliage plants, we can create a garden that is not only full of color, but also texture, patterns, and movement all year. To get you started designing with foliage, we've gathered a list of 17 plants that we think will look amazing in your garden. Photo by: Proven Winners.
Discover 8 design tips that will help you create a truly remarkable landscape, including using curves to add grace, beauty, softness, and even mystery to your garden. Photo by: Jan Johnsen.
Webinar: A Journey Through Your September Garden
with David Culp
Thursday, Sept. 22 @ 6 PM EST*
There's no reason your garden should be winding down this time of year! One of the topics that David and Jim will be discussing in their upcoming webinar is how to liven up your fall landscape. Join us next Thursday, September 22, at 6PM EST* for A Journey Through Your September Garden. You'll also see what fall bulbs are blooming in David's garden, plus new plants to keep an eye out for in the coming year.
*Can't join us at that time? All who are registered will receive access to the recorded webinar for 30 days following the live event.
($20 registration fee)
Basic Design Principles & Styles for Garden Beds
Learn about designing garden borders and island beds with the basics: types, styles, and general principles of plant placement for each. Your neighbors will think you hired a pro! Photos by: Proven Winners.
There aren’t many shrubs that can take shape like boxwoods. Whether it's a hedge, globe, spiral, or even an elephant, boxwoods have you covered. Learn more about this evergreen, deer-resistant shrub. Varieties are available for Zones 4–9. We've also got some helpful hints if boxwood blight is an issue in your area. Pictured: Sprinter® boxwood. Photo by: Proven Winners.
Plus—early fall is the perfect time to plant boxwoods.
Need help finding fall-flowering plants? Darcy Daniels to the rescue! Check out her blog post with more than 20 plants that will add excellent fall color to your garden. She also shares what to look for on neighborhood walks or while cruising your local nursery.
It's time to take stock of what worked in the garden this past year and, even more importantly, what didn't. But sometimes, it's a combination. Last fall, I planted rock purslane in a small bed and it actually did too good, completely taking over and dwarfing a small redbud tree in the same bed. Now to decide where to move the rock purslane and what to plant in its place.
Happy gardening!
-Linda
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