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Accent plantings add to any landscape
Accent plantings can bring great interest to your landscape. Use these plants to draw attention to a particular area, such as a fishpond, patio area, entry of a house, pool area, perennial garden or annual bed. The advantage of seasonal plantings is they usually bloom the entire season. The following are some examples of these types of plants.
Hibiscus have large long-lasting blooms, come in several colors and are available in tree-form, braided trunks, and bush form. Bougainvillea or Mandevilla are vines that are heavy bloomers during the entire growing season. They are also available in different colors. These vines are used in many ways; for example, they can be grown up trellises, arbors, mailboxes, light poles, and fences. They can be used as ground covers or planted to cascade over walls, rock ledges and planters. Purple Fountain Grass or Plumbago are also great accent pieces. They are great in containers and planters. Consider trying the taller growing Lantana since they will give a nice splash of color to any landscape.
Accent plants that live year round will give great interest to a landscape. Though they will not give color all the time, they will add great appeal to needed areas. Some examples of perennial accents are tree-form Lorapetalum; tree-form Gardenia; Japanese Maples; Palm trees; tree-form Camellia; tiered Ligustrum and Boxwood; Pom-pom Juniper; spiral Boxwoods and Junipers. Try using accent plants in you landscaping. They will give great interest to your landscaping.
Happy gardening.
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Ornamental plants and berries can add a dimension
The use of ornamental plants with berries can add great interest to your landscaping.
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Start thinking about planting for great fall color now
Now is the time to think about installing plants that can give you great fall colors.
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Plant materials can add interest to yard’s landscape
There are many things to do in your landscape during the upcoming planting season, so it is a good time to consider adding accent areas to your plans.
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Beat summer heat by focusing on houseplants
Staying inside to beat the summer heat should not keep you from enjoying the beauty of plants.
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Don’t let the summer months claim your landscape
Summer heat can bring on an array of problems in your landscape. Summer showers, humid weather and the increase in temperature can cause fungus in plants and lawns, increase insect populations and weed growth.
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Gardening options can help you beat the summer heat
There are many ways you can enjoy gardening during the summer heat.
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Summer is a great time for tree planting
Trees can be planted successfully during the summer and there is still a good selection available to choose from.
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Warm season is a great time for sod installation
The warm season is a great time to install sod.
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Fragrant plants are a pleasant addition to landscape
Fragrant plants can bring another wonderful dimension to your landscape.
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Summertime is great time to enjoy flowering plants
Summertime is a great time for enjoying flowering plants.
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