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1. The Easy Trick To Stunning Landscape
Plant selection is everything in landscape design. It’s
well known that choosing the right materials for the
site’s conditions and microclimate are essential to a
successful garden.

2. And developing a palette of plants with offset
bloom times and adequate evergreen material
can ensure interest that lasts year-round. But
when it comes to developing a layout, there is
a simple rule that allows every plant to stand
out and work together to complement and
harmonize the composition.

3. Contrast,contrast, contrast.
Consider these elements of design in which contrasting materials
can create drama and interest in the landscape:
Texture: Without even touching the plants, texture is sensed
through the way one sees light as it is reflected against leaves, or
in the way a plant moves in the wind.Emphasize textures by
placing soft against smooth, spiny next to rounded. For example,
lacy, soft bloomers stand out best when placed with a backdrop of
shiny, broad leafed plants.

4. ● Foliage characteristics are
often overlooked in favor of
preferences for bloom color and
size. But, a plant’s leaves are
what is usually visible,before
and after its bloom time.
Consider then a plant’s leaf
color and whether it will “pop”
even when not in bloom, or
simply blend in with
neighboring plants.
Light and dark

5. It may seem obvious that lower
plants should be placed in the front
where they can be seen and not
blocked by other, taller plants.
However, when selecting a focal
point—perhaps one that is narrow
and upright or otherwise sculptural
in form—a low surround of
groundcover or subshrubs can help
make it stand out.
● Color: Every gardener wants to see
more color in their landscape.
Capitalize on your plants’ colors—
flower or foliage—by pairing them
with adjacent plants that are a
natural offset to their color.
Height:

6. Referencing a color wheel can help; just remember to choose
colors from opposite sides for maximum impact. Make yellows
stand out by planting them with purple, or keep blue bloomers
from becoming shrinking violets by partnering them with
oranges or cream.
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