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Garden Color Discover color in foliage. I don't know why people think of flowers when a garden is mentioned. Blooming plants make a noticeable accent only when in bloom and in sufficient numbers to be seen from a distance. On the other hand, foliage is present in large quantities all summer long, presenting their leafy faces to the sun and our own admiring eyes. Many plants qualify as colorful additions to our garden. One of my favorites is the large leaf hosta in dusty blue shades. One clump of this easily found plant covers a square yard of area, nodding with the breezes and even sending up racemes of lilac blooms in June. Large leafed coleus toned in white and mint or Wine and green can be treated as a potted plant for good effect as accent pieces or sprinkled among the border plants for all summer color. Evergreens that shine with sunny yellows and chartreuse are the golden arbor vitae and variegated hollies. Reds are represented by Japanese maples, especially the finely divided miniatures. Other reds are represented by fire thorn and barberry. When visiting your local nursery in the spring, choose plants with extra light or dark foliage for accenting the ubiquitous leaf green. Flowering weeping varieties of some trees sport raecemesof a golden color like the golden chain tree. Twisted willow leaves are of a jade green color. Large Norwegian maples are to be avoided because they absorb too much light in the garden and grow too large for most spaces. With the overall effect of colorful leaves painting a picture in your garden, you are then free to place the finishing touches with your favorite flowers. You will never again have to wait for a plant to bloom or put up with a variety whose blooming season is over. Just think of the painting it could make! This Article Was Written By: Kenneth Hoffman Retired portrait photographer. Favorite flower - day lily. Article Source: http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/diy Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 # of Ratings = 2 | Rating = 5/5 Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Gardening Articles Via RSS! Additional Articles From - Home | Gardening Similar uses for both Coffee Grounds and Urine | Natural Fertilizer - By : Kari HeartWooden Doors and Materials: The Critical ChoiceThe search for the best materials for your home inclu - By : Lena KavhovskyHerbs That You Can Grow | Herb Garden - By : Josh Newsbomsdy5 Questions About Organic Gardening - By : Joe HealyThe Money Tree Plant - By : Eddie222Learning Gardening - By : Mike StromGardening? You Bet! - By : Mike StromGreat Tips on How To Set Up a Vegetable Garden - By : Harry NackThe Ancient Symbolism of an Orange Blossom - By : Dexter BeddMother Nature Loves an Oakland Garden - By : Charles F. Benninghoff Free Landscaping Ideas Free Landscaping Pictures Directory Pictures Of Backyard Landscaping Buy Landscape Fabric Backyard Landscaping Ideas Front Yard Landscaping Ideas Landscaping Plan Landscaping Plans Lawn Care
This Article Was Written By: Kenneth Hoffman
Retired portrait photographer. Favorite flower - day lily.
Article Source: http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/diy
Please Rate this Article
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