Gardening 101: Plant Shapes And Textures

Time teaches you what plants age well. As your working inventory of potential plants expands you can start playing with relationships between them. Does plant A look good next to plant B? Do they have the same sun or water requirements? Rancho Cucamonga tree expert with gardening services is certified Trained in the art & science of planting, maintaining, and caring for a wide range of tree species so as to maintain the health of your trees. They will recommend the right insecticides and treatments for different species.

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An integral skill to nice looking landscapes is to work shapes, hues and textures in your landscape in a pleasing form. This is where art lay for all to see while your sweat and tears remain hidden from view.

I should tell you right away, I steal all my combination ideas. I am a big bike rider (every summer I train for the Hotter Than Hell bike ride in Wichita Falls at the end of August). As I tool around in neighborhoods all I seem to look at is the landscapes.

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If I see a nice combination of plants sitting side-by-side, I’ll stop and take a picture. This source pales in comparison from where I do most of my thieving — local botanic gardens. Yes, I let the pros do the thinking for me and simply try to duplicate their success. I have no shame.

This weeks story interviews Fort Worth Botanic Garden veteran Steve Huddleston, he gave me a tour of the Learning Center building and how size, shape and color drive the design. It is a quick review to a long haul vision you slowly build for your own yard.

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We are getting into the real heat of summer now. This is the time to water frequently. I like to hand water. Why? Because the best thing you can put in your garden is your shadow.