Layering plants for landscaping

Learn about layered landscaping; using a balanced combination of small, medium, and tall plants to create a stunning layered garden for all seasons.

When layering a landscape, design principles such as repetition, scale, flow and depth are used to create a intentional and dynamic garden design.

Hydrangea shrubs look great on their own, but some of these favorite companion plants for hydrangeas make them look even better!

Landscape layering is designing a garden that uses a variety of different plants positioned in multiple rows to form a casual, mixed border planting.

Those dark spots in your garden don't have to stay empty! If you're tired of looking at bare patches where the sun barely reaches, I've got good news for you.

Discover a stunning array of shade-loving perennials that will thrive in your garden. From the best perennial plants for shade to long-blooming varieties, these beautiful options are perfect for shady gardens. Explore tough plants for dry shade and perennials that do well in heavy clay soil. Create a breathtaking shade garden with our selection of mind-blowing plants that flourish even in the shadiest spots.

Flowering shrubs and bushes add color and beauty to your landscape and attract pollinators and birds. Here are long-blooming perennial shrubs for a colorful 4-season garden.

Three months ago I started a seemingly innocuous project. "How hard can it be to make a flowerbed?", I said. Well I learned along the way and so I am now going to share what I learned and the steps to make your project easier. The major milestones are: Design the Area Excavate the Area Construct a Border Refill with Good Soil Plant the Flowers Cover with Mulch Required Tools Work Shoes - At several points it stormed and flooded my half-dug bed. After working for just 15 minutes I would have…

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Discover the best ground cover plants for shaded areas to add beauty and lushness to your garden. From shade-loving perennials to fast-growing tropical varieties, these ground cover plants for shady spots will thrive in low light conditions. Create a stunning landscape with gorgeous ground cover flowers that will brighten up any corner of your yard. Whether you're looking for ground cover perennials that love shade or tropical plants for shaded areas, there are plenty of options to choose…