How Does Your Garden Glow?

comments (0) February 24th, 2009 in gallery

ShirleyBovshow, member

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This is my good morning garden! The sun rises from behind my pond and illuminates the plants like stained glass, revealing both subtle and strong colors.

The sun reveals honey-colored hues within the dark, purple leaves of the Phormium. The ornamental grass, Calamagrostis glows behind it.

The long-lasting plumes of the Calamagrostis have been performing since summer in my zone 10 garden!

When the Japanese Maple tree is backlit, you can see its true colors. The Calla lily reveals different shades of green.

Calamagrostis at sun down. What a wonderful way to say good night!

This is my "good morning" garden! The sun rises from behind my pond and illuminates the plants like stained glass, revealing both subtle and strong colors.

Photo: Shirley Bovshow "EdenMaker"

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I designed my pond garden to take advantage of both the sunrise and sunset lights cast by the sun. I harnessed the sun's glow on the plants as a "natural spotlight" and back light to bring out the glistening plumes of ornamental grasses and to reveal the inner hues of my strappy Phormiums.

The result? A dramatic and radiant garden, ready for it's close-up when I awake and when I bid the day goodbye!

Eden Maker Design Tip: Don't rush to create your garden until you have spent lots of time in the yard, studying the sun and shadow patterns. Use the natural light to bring out the "hidden" beauty of your plants and add some drama to the garden!

More Information: My website - Eden Makers Blog