Finding just the right plant combination is much harder than you might think. Water, soil and other cultural requirements play a huge role. Knowing where a plant is found in nature helps immensely. Being able to identify and recreate plant communities will often lead to success in the garden!
I'm with you. Theses are great. I don't have the eye to spot things like this. Have to try harder. You know when you see a place where the total package takes your breath away? I don't have the vocabulary for how the landscape plays it's part. So you are helping me see.
ReplyDeleteThere is a modest house a few blocks away. Over the last year it has become a "vision" that always draws my eye. It's part landscape part house. Tomorrow I'm going to look at the plant mix.
These natural combinations certainly create a beautiful harmony for the observer. We have the Russian sage, it's such a versatile plant setting off the colours nearby. The grasses are my favourite they have so many different qualities, swaying in the breeze, glowing in the sunlight and looking beautiful with the frost - always there inspiring different moods.
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I love the Black-eyed Susans and see them everywhere around here!
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ReplyDeleteOoooh. Gorgeous partners...and it IS harder than it looks....nice to know it's not just me!
ReplyDeleteJapanese Hakoni Grass and water sounds like a mixed drink. It's hard to find any plant that isn't complemented by Japanese Hakoni Grass.
ReplyDeleteLove the black eyed susans! I need to incorporate those somewhere in my garden!
ReplyDeleteGREAT photos! LOVE those BlackEye Susannes!!!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are beautiful!! I kept thinking I'd seen my favourite, and then the next one was even better!! I LOVE the Japanese Hakoni Grass & water and the feather grass & white foxgloves.
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P.S. I'm not usually lucky with contests -- I just got on a bit of a streak a little while back!!
These are all beautiful, but I especially like the feather grass and foxgloves. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletethese are great-- I too need to do a better job of looking/absorbing. Particularly fond of the Black Eyed Susans and Russian Sage. Great combo and inspiration for my yard!
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