Papa2mykids
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This ties in with Lawns (isn't this fun?)
When doing flower beds, make them look more natural by adding some curves, no straight lines unless you are going formal.
This offers a more natural look and feel.
Lay your hose out in a pattern you think you would like. sprinkle flour over the hose and you have a line to go by. Now.............. take your lawn mower out and go over the new will be edge. Can you manuver the curves without having to pick up your mower? If not, soften the curves.
Plant perennials in odd numbers, 1,3,5 etc.
For colors, look for oposites, like yellow or orange and blue or purple it is a striking contrast.
Before planting, make a plan on paper and draw things in as mature plants.
To often we plant things close together when they are little and have to move them 2 years later.
Have some fun during the winter making plans.
Ron
www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
This ties in with Lawns (isn't this fun?)
When doing flower beds, make them look more natural by adding some curves, no straight lines unless you are going formal.
This offers a more natural look and feel.
Lay your hose out in a pattern you think you would like. sprinkle flour over the hose and you have a line to go by. Now.............. take your lawn mower out and go over the new will be edge. Can you manuver the curves without having to pick up your mower? If not, soften the curves.
Plant perennials in odd numbers, 1,3,5 etc.
For colors, look for oposites, like yellow or orange and blue or purple it is a striking contrast.
Before planting, make a plan on paper and draw things in as mature plants.
To often we plant things close together when they are little and have to move them 2 years later.
Have some fun during the winter making plans.
Ron
www.gardening-for-wildlife.com