Tying it all together: unifying elements in garden design
In the September/October 2010 issue of Fine Gardening (#135), Washington State gardener Cindy Stockett writes about design approaches that can make your garden flow seamlessly from one bed to the next. To identify many of the plants in the photos from her article "Tying It All Together," move your mouse over the circles.

There are eight photos to view on four pages. To continue, click the "NEXT" link at the bottom of each page.

Bold, contrasting hues draw your attention and leave a lasting impression. The combination of chartreuse and burgundy (above)-as seen in the leaves of the golden Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', Zones 5-9) and the blooms of 'Haspen Blood' astrantia (Astrantia major 'Haspen Blood', Zones 4-8)-works well together.
September/October 2010 issue of
Fine Gardening

September/October 2010