Combinations

10 Combinations for Shade
The secret is in using color to pump up the interest in low-light spots by Inta Krombolz

Stylish Shady Containers
Low light doesn't have to cramp your creativity or limit your plant choices by Karen Chapman

Building Better Borders
Use plant combinations that focus on complementary colors, textures, and forms

Celebrating Color
A North Carolina plantswoman turned a conventional layout into a feast for the eyes

Rex Begonias
A guide to growing, care, and propagation of rex begonias, plus some great cultivars by Rita Randolph

Wonderful Winter Containers
Celebrate the season by using hardy plants and fresh-cut boughs by Muffin Evander

Fall Fireworks
These six combination strategies help end the season with a bang by Stacie Crooks

Designing with Hostas
Get the most from these perennial favorites by following some simple strategies by Bonnie Blanchette

Pick the Perfect Purple
Learn how to use different shades of this coveted color to create a desired effect by Tom Peace

Combinations Made in the Shade
When paired, these subtle perennials bring out the best in each other by Gene E. Bush

Q&A Black plants
by Cynthia Eichengreen

Thrillers, Fillers & Spillers
Here’s a simple recipe for eye-catching containers by Steve Silk

Plant Combinations That Work
Enhance your designs by making the most of contrast and harmony by Sydney Eddison

Clematis with Everything
This avid collector uses shrubs and perennials as living trellises for these flowering vines by Linda Beutler

Five Foolproof Colors
You can't go wrong experimenting with the basics: green, white, blue, yellow, and pink by Valerie Easton

A Tapestry of Textures
Contrast is the key to making great combinations of foliage, flower, and seed heads by Marilyn Raff

Lacing the Border with Beauty
Delicate flowers and frilly foliage add an elegant finishing touch to the garden by Frances Wenner

Composing with Conifers
For a dynamic look, contrast different shapes and colors by Nancy Britz

4 Good Reasons To Kill A Plant
Sometimes you must kill a plant for the good of the garden by Billy Goodnick

Container Rehab
Get more drama out of late-season pots with easy swaps and edits by Antonio Reis

Designer Secrets for Over-The-Top Pots
Learn the dos and don'ts of creating jaw-dropping containers

Interactive Graphics: Containers Built to Last
Stacie Crooks shares four of her fabulous, long-lasting container gardens

Simplify Your Color Scheme
Taking a disciplined approach lets you harmonize your plant palette without stifling diversity by Andrew Grossman

There's More Than One Way to Be Bold
Whether you are designing for the front or the back, creating impact is all about balance by Antonio Reis

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