Each of the four seasons of the year, there should be at least one plant in the yard to gladden the heart and put a twinkle in the eye. How do you create such a landscape? Research the qualities of each plant before you buy it, to determine what season of the year it struts its best stuff. Armed with this info, select plants in such a way that, as soon as one is done putting on a show, another is picking up the slack. Learn from the experiences of others by reading the stories below, and/or add your own advice for achieving a colorful yard for each of the four seasons of the year.
Best 4-Season Plants in DC Area
We are now in zone 7 here with parts of DC almost in zone 8, so more plantings are viable here now than before -- maybe gardenia but less birch.Ripping out inappropriate quaking aspens (way too hot h…
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Plants for Year-Round Interest
I've always liked flowery bushes. I like colors. I also love plants with big leaves for shade gardens, like callas, hostas, root beer plants. I am also open to try a "moon garden". They look so lovel…
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4 Seasons of the Year in My Yard
I would not say my plantings have been very well thought out. Selection has been more serendipitous than anything. My wife or I will see a plant at the nursery that we like and just try to shoehorn i…
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