Friday, May 15, 2009

Gardening - It's All About the Foliage

I do love flowers, but I find what draws my eye in gardens is most often the foliage.
I tend to fill my pots with perennials and annuals that have interesting leaf form and color.
In the ground I like to layer with different colors and textures of foliage.
While there will be a few blooms in these containers as the summer progresses, they are just an accessory to the plants themselves.

11 comments:

  1. I'm awestruck by your beautiful garden. Sometimes I wish I lived where it is cool and damp and things grow. Then I think of the other things I like to do and am glad I live where I do. I should at least try a pot of succulents.

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  2. Your post reminded me of a saying that I have as a bookmark. It goes something like...Some people complain that roses have thorns, and others are happy that thorns have roses. To love the foliage and have the flower be a bonus is pretty cool.

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  3. I adore your garden, since I am a beginning gardener, myself. You have given me so many good ideas for my own garden. Thanks!

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  4. Isn't nature a marvel? I love looking at the foliage colors too. The succulents here are very much like the ones I was eying today at the plant nursery. They ask for little more than some sun, and they give us so much vibrance in return!

    I do have to say, though, that your arrangements, even the planters you use, add to the complete picture.

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  5. Linda, your garden is just gorgeous! I can only imagine how much you must enjoy it! Thanks for sharing the beauty!

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  6. I am too lazy a gardener. I know how much work goes into having such a showcase garden. I prefer just enjoying yours.

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  7. Beautiful pictures, but I still love the flowers.

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  8. wow...amazing Linda..would you believe that we are going to have a frost tonight and set a record? I had to put all my containers in the garage...

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  9. Lovely leaves! I may have to come get your help if/when I finally get a garden!

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