Color, along with form, line, texture and scale, is one of the basic elements of landscape design. By clicking on the pictures below (for larger images and their accompanying descriptions), you'll find examples of how to put color theory into practice in your landscaping. An effective landscape color scheme can compensate for many a landscape design flaw.
- Landscape Color SchemesThis window box is planted with warm colors.
- Example of Cool ColorPurple is an example of a cool color.
- Red Canna FlowersUse red to draw attention to a landscape area.
- Landscape Color SchemesThe bright colors of the plants take the focus.
- Exterior Color SchemesPhoto showing plants picking up house colors.
- Landscape Color SchemesExample of rock garden plant selection.
- Green and Red ShrubsPhoto of burning bush hedge.
- Yellow and Purple FlowersYellow and purple flowers juxtaposed make for a nice contrast.
- Flowers for Window BoxesPicture of window box with purple and orange flowers.
- Landscape Color SchemesRed mulch sets off 'Golden Sunshine' spirea nicely.
- Landscape Color SchemesPhoto showing the use of contrasting mulch colors.
- Gold Plants, Blue HardscapePicture of a golden creeping Jenny, spilling over a blue ceramic container.
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