| Monochromatic Garden |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-703 |
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Q:I don't have a large space for a flower garden, so I really want to create something eye-catching. Any suggestions? A: (Jessie Mack-Burns, DIY gardening expert) Here's a thought: pick a color. Consider making a monochromatic garden by planting numerous types of plants, all in the same color but differing shades and tones. - For our demonstration we chose two color-schemes: a white scheme (figure A) and a pink scheme. The color scheme was followed both in selection of plants, and in the plant containers.
- For the white scheme, we began with a plant container that was spray-painted a pale mint-green (figure B) to tie in with the green and white motif of the plants we selected.
- Green and white caladium was selected, offering a striking white leaves, with green vein systems (figure C).
- The caladiums were planted in the pot first, offering a tall backdrop. Lamb's Ear, kalanchoe and white impatiens were added next to add variety and texture, while remaining with the white and green theme (figure D). The white motif will help brighten an area of a garden or patio.
- For the pink motif, pink Pentas and impatiens were selected (figure E).
- A container was spray-painted lavender to complement the pink of the blooming plants, and the pink Pentas were planted first to provide the tall backdrop (figure F).
- Two shades of impatiens were used -- light pink and darker pink (figure G).
- Verbena was added toward the front of the pink arrangement to finish off the pink scheme.
- Experiment with placement of plants to give depth and variety to your arrangements.
RESOURCES :
80 Great Natural Shade Garden Plants
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Author: Kenneth Druse
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Perfect Plant, Perfect Place: The Surest Way to Select The Right Outdoor and Indoor Plants
Model: 0789483858
Author: Roy Lancaster
Perfect Plants for Every Place: Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden
ISBN: 0754800709
Author: Susan Berry
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