Plants with small foliage and flowers create a fine texture that adds a touch of subtlety to your landscape. We love this simple but effective combination -- it's like a touch of snow in summer. This basket is best in full sun.
A. Swan River daisy (Brachyscome iberidifolia) -- 3
B. Bacopa (Sutera 'Snowstorm') -- 3
C. Asparagus fern (Asparagus sprengeri) -- 1
Choose a Classic
A lot of the baskets we've shown you rely on a bunch of different plants for creating contrasts in color or texture. But you can create equally good looks without going overboard. If plant choices feel overwhelming, choose a classic such as shade-loving impatiens and fill a hanging basket with their delicate-looking blooms all summer long.
A. Impatiens 'Victorian Lilac' -- 3
B. Impatiens 'Xtreme Pink' -- 3
Pick Plants with Bright Foliage
Purple leaves are all the rage these days, but they don't work out so well in the shade because their dark color tends to fade away. Happily, golden and chartreuse foliage are also red-hot among gardeners -- and they're an excellent choice for adding color and excitement to a shady spot.
A. Fuchsia magellanica 'Variegata' -- 1
B. Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita') -- 1
Use a Mix of Colors
Here's a great example of how fun new plants can add lots of interest to your yard. Old-fashioned impatiens and wax begonias are no-fail choices for shade -- but they're enhanced by two wonderful newcomers, purple-leaf alternanthera and purple-flowering torenia. Tip: You can create big impact, even without blooms, by picking plants with great foliage such as this alternanthera. Also consider coleus, sweet potato vine, dichondra, and plectranthus.
A. Alternanthera 'Ruby' -- 1
B. Torenia 'Catalina Blue' -- 2
C. Impatiens 'Accent' series -- 5
D. Wax begonia (Begonia 'Prelude Red') -- 2
If you want to know more about home decoration tips, please refer to Girls Bedding Blog to get more ideas.
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