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Foliage, Textures & Blooms

comments (4) September 2nd, 2009 in gallery

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Leucothoe, Heuchera, Heather, Hebe, Cypress, Maple

Sedum Autumn Torch reverted here to an happy accident.

Shrubs mingling with both perennials and annuals at cocktail party on my front sidewalk.

Hosta and Autumn Fern

Photo: Christina Salwitz, The Personal Garden Coach

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All of these photos were taken in my front yard between June and August. I love the interplay of the texture of foliage with simple blooms.

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jmlecocq writes: Great images that show exactly your point of view in designing your garden. Check out a kindred soul on formandfoliage.net. Posted: 12:46 pm on April 11th

Arcadia1 writes: I think that I took this photo "pre-slug attacks!" But also, I've very disciplined about my slug defense routine. Every day of the week, I'm on the patrol and using my pet-safe bait frequently during the hatching season. Posted: 6:46 pm on April 4th

ladylovesflowers writes: How did you keep slugs off those beautiful leaves? Posted: 12:30 am on September 15th