I grow plants that I love; there is no theme or specific type of plant. I do not have a particular "look" for my garden - it can be rustic or refined, cottagey or urban, traditional or modern. My plants are arranged in naturalistic ways and receive plenty of sunlight, water and care.
Summertime is a great time to enjoy the many colors in the garden. These are some of the best varieties for summer flowers: Long-flowering flowers like lilies and alstromeria will give you a bounty of color. Oreganos, which are a fragrant herb, will add fragrance to your garden while providing pest control. Some other great summer flower varieties include cosmos, petunias, and zinnias.
Hostas are great low-maintenance plants for a garden. They form rosettes of leaves that can reach up to 6 feet tall, and in the fall they produce delicate flowers. Echinacea is a succulent perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall and produces stemless blooms in shades of blue and purple. Lavender is a hardy perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall, has oval leaves, and produces clusters of purple flowers in late summer.
In nature, there are always interesting creatures to watch. Bring some of that excitement indoors with birdhouses, insect houses, and other wildlife friendly features. These structures make for great additions to any room in your home, and provide a fun and educational environment for your family and friends.
A garden should be well-maintained - regular care will make it look great. One way to keep a garden looking good is to trim the vegetation and dead plants, water the plants regularly, and remove any debris that accumulates. A well-manicured garden will also be less likely to suffer from pests or diseases.
Seeds are the key to success in a garden. Start collecting and planting early to get the most out of your garden.
