Master the Art of Using Color in the Garden

Create a bold, dramatic landscape with these tips for designing with colorful flowers and foliage.

 Create Repetition

Create drama and interest in your garden by planting spots of your favorite color. The recurring color will draw the eye through your landscape and give your yard a cohesive feel. Here, for example, clumps of bright red salvia pull attention from the front of the garden to the back.

 Change with the Seasons

Add excitement to your yard by adjusting the color scheme from season to season. It's easy with a little planning -- just pay attention to your plants' flowering times. For example, grow pink-, purple-, or blue-blooming bulbs and perennials in the spring; summery red and pink blossoms in the hot months; then mums with trees and shrubs in golden, orange, or red tones in autumn.

 Design for Your Timeline

Consider when you spend the most time in your yard as you choose your colors. If you're outside mostly in the evenings, go for plants with silvery foliage or white flowers. They shimmer and shine as the sun goes down, whereas other shades tend to fade. If you see your garden mainly in the mornings, select bright flowers and foliage to give your day a cheery start.

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