How do we place shrubs and flowersso that they look their best? The July/August 2021 By Design column discussed eight options. Here are six more to consider.layer and weave. No doubt you've heard the advice to place short plants at the front of a border, mid-sized ones behind them, and the tallest group in the background. This makes sense, but to avoid having the border look too contrived, consider mixing itup by placing the occasional lofty plant toward the front. If the garden bed is seen from all sides, tall plants can take pride of place in the middle and serve as background for short and yet shorter choices in front of them.
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