Added to 1,044 ideabooks Last comment "Flowers that will work in front of our farm house porch"
the plants go right up to the porch and really make the edge of the porch feel softened
Tip: Plant more formal and nonnative plants near the house, as was done here, and use the natives on the garden edges as a transition to the natural landscape beyond.
Where a traditional garden plan would feature neatly arranged plants grouped by height in the bed next to the porch, this Michigan garden blends an array of plants and grasses in an equally mixed array of sizes that works perfectly with a fa
arranged plants grouped by height in the bed next to the porch, this Michigan garden blends an array of plants and grasses in an equally mixed array of sizes that works perfectly with a farmhouse-style home.
Added to 12,369 ideabooks Last comment "Love the moss between the stones on the garden path" This photo has 8 questions
beuatiful plants! What is their name? the red ones next to the doors!
Thanks
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The plants are a dwarf red leaved ornamental bananas. Ensete maurelii They are frost tender, but really very lovely.
of plants are those in the pots as well as the large leafy ones beside the pots?
large pots and plants - one for each entrance?
Love the red ornamental banana plants. The bird of
Mass planting of roses and lavender framed by boxwood.
interior plants for deadheading and other maintenance.
lavender contained by low green bush
rose garden contained by boxwood border, gravel path, lavender lavender. I'll copy, but use irregular shapes
space. The plantings within each bed here are uniform, but they vary from bed to bed. Design tip: Creating a focal point, such as this fountain set in a semicircle of green, adds needed interest, especially in a large space where the masses of similar beds could be overwhelming. In this space, which is very
keep the plants in check when you want a formal look ...
I'm already planning on pea gravel and containers around my foundation. Like the low maintenance elements that don't look incomplete
of the plantings are influenced by Mediterranean style, the hydrangeas prove it's possible to add some of your favorite plants, even if they aren't quite authentic.
Incorporate water and plantings. Just as misters keep cool those in the queue at the amusement park, a fountain, pool or other water
And plants act as shades, blocking the sun's rays before they reach the ground.
In a smaller space, like this courtyard, one special plant may be all you need. The rounded blue hydrangeas are a beautiful complement to the blue-tiled fountain. Used repeatedly as a signature plant, they also unify