Planting Ideas for Your Garden

Planting Ideas for Your Garden Elevate your planting design by choosing plants with captivating foliage, flowers, and fragrances that also attract bees, birds, and butterflies. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned gardener, these tips will help ensure that your garden's plantings serve a clear purpose and capture the interest of both people and beneficial wildlife. SELECTING PLANTS WITH PURPOSE 1. Choose Plants Wisely for the Front Row When it comes to enhancing the appearance of a walk, patio, or lawn, the plants at the visible edge can truly transform the space. Utilizing low-growing plants in the front row serves to accentuate the bed's shape, soften sharp edges, and direct attention to the taller plants positioned behind. A captivating example of this concept is the use of low-growing boxwood , meticulously shaped into small globes, which creates a tidy and fascinating edge along a stone walkway. (Photo by: Jan Johnsen.) When selecting low-growing plants for the fr...