Tips
DID YOU KNOW
Plants should be placed in the garden in odd numbers of 3, 5 or 7. If flowers are planted in an even number, the eye has a tendency to split the group in half. Using odd numbers will create a pleasing and filling palate for the eye.
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Are some of your plants at the end of their season and it's too hot to clean out the gardens? And of all things, there's a big garden party planned at your house? Fill in with silks. Silk plants are very realistic looking and come in a variety of flowers and greens. Get them already arranged in pots and hanging baskets and arrange in your garden. No one will know the difference and they will all admire your green thumb.
Plants should be placed in the garden in odd numbers of 3, 5 or 7. If flowers are planted in an even number, the eye has a tendency to split the group in half. Using odd numbers will create a pleasing and filling palate for the eye.
QUICK TIPS
Are some of your plants at the end of their season and it's too hot to clean out the gardens? And of all things, there's a big garden party planned at your house? Fill in with silks. Silk plants are very realistic looking and come in a variety of flowers and greens. Get them already arranged in pots and hanging baskets and arrange in your garden. No one will know the difference and they will all admire your green thumb.
Tips
DID YOU KNOW
Some plants love the evening and provide a delightful fragrance after the sun goes down. Some good picks include nicotiana, sweet alyssum, evening primrose, and moonflower. The best way to enjoy these plants is to cluster them in pots and place out of direct sunlight. Keep watered so they don't dry out and, in the evening, sit back and smell the flowers!
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Want to add some color to your summer garden? Plant marigolds. Marigolds love the heat and are drought tolerant. Pinch off fading blooms to encourage more flowers.
Some plants love the evening and provide a delightful fragrance after the sun goes down. Some good picks include nicotiana, sweet alyssum, evening primrose, and moonflower. The best way to enjoy these plants is to cluster them in pots and place out of direct sunlight. Keep watered so they don't dry out and, in the evening, sit back and smell the flowers!
QUICK TIPS
Want to add some color to your summer garden? Plant marigolds. Marigolds love the heat and are drought tolerant. Pinch off fading blooms to encourage more flowers.
Thanks to Andrew Stenning who contributed the photograph for our masthead