by Ann Kearsley Design
Portland, ME, US 04101 · 14 photos
Perennial garden in late afternoon
http://www.annkearsley.com

A private garden along Maine's southern coast.

 
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vozurter wrote:
looking for the names of some of these plants - Do you know some of the names? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
stacyvt What are the names of the plants used in this photo?
7 hours ago ·
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Johanna Wise_Segatti wrote:
What are the plants with the purple tubular flower clusters? - Thanks »
· Comment · 11 days ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Subtlety in the midst of abundance. A focal point can be a quiet punctuation point, like a period at the end of a line of poetry. For example, this gregarious double perennial border defines the landscape. But the exuberance of color is offset by a grassy strolling path that leads to a small but effective focal point.Notice the shrub at the end of the path, centered between two huge shade trees. This detail creates a natural end point of the perennial garden and can be appreciated from a long distance away. Imagine how the setting would look without this modest focal point, and you'll understand how valuable it is.
3. Flowering perennials. An almost unlimited number of flowering perennials pair well with roses. You'll want to choose other flowers that complement, rather than compete with, your roses, so look for perennials with smaller or larger forms, different leaf types and a variety of flower colors and shapes.
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walkway gardens.......tall plants
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3. Flowering perennials. An almost unlimited number of flowering perennials pair well with roses. You'll want to choose other flowers that complement, rather than compete with, your roses, so look for perennials with smaller or larger forms, different leaf types and a variety of flower colors and shapes
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3. Flowering perennials. An almost unlimited number of flowering perennials pair well with roses. You'll want to choose other flowers that complement, rather than compete with, your roses, so look for perennials with smaller or larger forms, different leaf types and a variety of flower colors and shapes.
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3. Flowering perennials. An almost unlimited number of flowering perennials pair well with roses. You'll want to choose other flowers that complement, rather than compete with, your roses, so look for perennials with smaller or larger forms, different leaf types and a variety of flower colors and shapes.
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