High contrast plantings that give interest throughout the year -- Sunshine Ligustrum and Ruby Falls Redbud create a strong backdrop for Carex Everillo, Kaleidoscope Abelia, and Lamb's Ear.

Fall and winter container gardens Le jardinet
Photo of a landscaping in Seattle.

Spigelia marilandica in the "Berryville Virginia Swimming Pool" garden with Stachys, Asclepias tuberosa (a yellow flowering form), Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' , and Nepeta. This planting is in full sun. Photo by Tom Mannion. Used with permission

Bloomerang® Dark Purple lilac (Syringa) flowers in spring like other varieties, but then blooms again in mid-summer and fall. The flowers are slightly darker than the original Bloomerang® lilac, and the plant is a little bigger Hardy to USDA Zones 3-7. Best in full sun. 4-6 feet tall and wide. Photo by Tim Wood

Craftsman exterior home idea in San Diego

Inspiration for a mediterranean landscaping in Orange County.

The flowers of some of the annuals are edible as well: the nasturtiums have a peppery flavor, the marigold petals taste citrusy and although best used as a garnish, the purple pansies are edible too. Pink zinnias and the spent flowers of garlic chives are seen in the foreground…

Surefire Rose begonia - new for 2014 from Proven Winners Le jardinet
Inspiration for a landscaping in Seattle.

Zagreb tickseed Le jardinet
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Rosa 'Colette' and Clematis jackmanii 'Superba' Le jardinet
Design ideas for a landscaping in Seattle.

New flowers of native composite Bush Sunflower (Encelia californica, Asteraceae)
Design ideas for a landscaping in Other.

A colorful display of pink and purple with a white accent. Long blooming perenials especially is the salvia is deadheaded. This garden is in zone 7 in part shade.

Sand sagebrush / Artemisia filifolia
This is an example of a landscaping in Denver.

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2017 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Seattle.

Inspiration for a landscaping.

A close-up photo of a fragrant inflorescence of Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip' Butterfly Bush.
Photo of an eclectic full sun landscaping in Grand Rapids for summer.

Curves rule the rolling landscape in the back yard. Edges are spaded, beds hand weeded, and plants pruned or deadheaded on a regular basis throughout the season. Photo By Linda Oyama Bryan

Pale purple coneflower / Echinacea pallida
This is an example of a landscaping in Minneapolis.

Blue Sunrise hardy geranium. Design by Mitch Evans Le jardinet
Photo of a landscaping in Seattle.