Add Color to Your Life

I personally garden for two reasons - to be creative and to bring color in my life. 

Color is personal.  I am very conservative when I choose my clothes but very bold when it comes to my garden.  I believe the colors of my garden are a reflection of who I am.

I am happy sitting on one of many benches in the midst of a mass of colorful blooming companions.  I use plants like paints to create a work of art.

Here is how I do it.

• I only use color as a focal point by perfectly placing a striking plant in the middle of muted greens .

• I love bold colors to create excitement and vitality to the garden.

• I love warm yellows and oranges mixed with blue and purple.

• Use the color of foliage to enhance the garden and give color when plants are not blooming.

Different colors of hostas

First Impressions Last A Lifetime!

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Make your front entrance look like a million dollars for just a few dollars.

When people walk up to your door they should be greeted with a seasonal floral arrangement that really stands out.  When choosing the right planters you need to think about the style and look you want to create.  The choices are many from whimsical to conservative.  Your choice should compliment the accents of the home.