Flower Garden Border Plants
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Flower garden border plants. To make each plant stand out set big leafed plants like this hosta and. Top 10 showstopper plants for borders want to transform run of the mill plantings into something special. Chose plants with dark leaves rather than lighter green leaves for more heat tolerance. I like to structure gardens so that theres something eye catching on each level.
Planning a border is one of the most exciting aspects of gardening. I find that its often easy to forget about the plants right at your feet. So when youre planning your garden consider these plants for forming borders either in a bed or along a path. There lots of plants that enjoy dry soils but if you are growing something that likes wetter feet improve the soil before planting by adding organic matter such as well rotted manure or garden compost.
Most require partial sun. Instead of adding some flowers to an existing formal garden you can also add some formal elements to an existing flower garden. A great foliage border gives a garden a rich layered look that doesnt depend on flowers for dramatic effect. Some of these do really well in containers too.
Pick the right blend of shrubs and small trees whose leaves and branches create contrasts in color texture shape and size. You may like to create a crescendo of colour over high summer or a more staggered season of interest from late spring to late autumn. The key to success. Containers and baskets.
Lucy chamberlain now gardening at donyland hall lists her favourite high impact plants. Our list will help inspire you. The addition of concrete statuary and a boxwood hedge changes the tone of a cheerful flower garden bringing order to the floral abundance. With numerous varieties suitable for all manner of soil and climate conditions begonias are a versatile garden border option.
Borders are often situated at the foot of walls and fences and if so are likely to be in a rain shadow resulting in dry soil. 7 plants to use for borders.