Put the focus onflowers

摘要

Textural interest and shades of green may be the rage in sophisticated gardens, but I still crave the excitement of floral Technicolor. My personal garden challenge is to work in as many colorful flowers as I can without overwhelming other elements orcreating visual chaos. To achieve this, I employ a couple of strategies: I plant in layers, using repeating color patterns to create visual perspective, and I intermingle calming spaces for the eye to rest and structural elements that function as a neutral backdrop.