Designing your Child's Garden
Oct 1, 1999 -
© Linda Mazar
Let's think about plant color: Flowers come in many colors, but so do other plants. Some foliage is yellow or yellowish, some has blue tones, some are gray or frosted, some are burgundy red, and some are different shades of garden green. Having a nice mix of color show the plants off nicely against each other. First consider a color scheme for your plants. Maybe your child wants a garden with only a few warm colors such as yellow, orange, and red. Maybe a cool shades garden is desired. Decide on a palette and have fun with it. Sometimes a mix is fun. But be careful to place harmonious colors together to create unity and less color clash in the bed. White flowers or silver foliage can help to soften clashes and make it easier on the eyes.
Most of all, have fun with your child and the garden. None of these design principles need to be followed totally. Do want looks good to you and your child. Every year is a new year to learn and experiment. Enjoy your autumn season!
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