Don't forget leaves when you look to create a big impact in your landscape. Many plants have leaves that look good, even when not in bloom.
Best Green-Leaf Plants for Your Garden
Variegated creeping Jenny ( Lysimachia congestiflora ) A collage of variegated gold-and-green lysimachia, along with chartreuse hosta leaves and two varieties of fern, provides a perennial tapestry in the shade. Siberian iris ( Iris sibirica ), ostrich fern ( Matteuccia struthiopteris ) Two
"… with chartreuse hosta leaves and two varieties of … spring in the kitchen garden , a contrast of flat- and curly- leaf biennial parsley creates … excellent understory tree , the Japanese maple's leaves unfold like graceful …"
Articles
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
… the fallen leaves to mulch … neaten the garden and remove … or chopped leaves . This protects … commercial tree -guard products … mulch 1. Tree roses, or … shredded dry leaves . The rose … fragrant ' Garden Party … and fruity fragrance ; also a … conditioner -- leaf mold …
… stems of several silk fall leaves to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch … glue. Immediately place a leaf stem into the glue and hold … stem into the center of the leaf -covered ball. Secure with … of preserved or silk fall leaf stems. Clip the stem of each …
Creating Colorful Foliage Gardens
… design, leaves assume equally … Two-tone leaves are bicolored … patterned leaves are variegated … their showy leaves . Adequate … gold-tone leaf has become … spring. Most tree and shrub … a large- leaf perennial … out in a garden 's design … lungwort. Gray leaves cast a violet …
Videos
Grow a Fragrant Windowsill Spa
Try growing scented geraniums on your kitchen counter or windowsill. These alluring houseplants put the scents of lemon, lime, rose, cinnamon, and even chocolate at your fingertips. Just pinch a leaf to release relaxing fragrance .
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Wish you could keep the fabulous flashes of fall color around a little longer? Use this easy technique to preserve fall leaves for crafts.
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Bring the glories of a garden indoors. Choose textures and colors to tuck into a simple wreath that will dry beautifully.
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Slide Shows
Garden Plants with a Tropical Flair
… color. Their leaves sport various … heart-shape leaves that are … These massive leaves sit atop … tropical garden with angels … perfume the garden with a sweet … advantage of the fragrance . The flowers … the mottled leaves of caladiums … trellis or tree . Its 3 … range of leaf colors and …
… With a garden like this … foolproof shade garden is attractive … striking leaves of hosta … that the garden is attractive … trunked tree may be used … flowers and fragrance and the invitation … The redbud tree provides … scented- leaf geraniums …
Make a custom tree topper by inserting … can be wired to the tree trunk. A swirl of peacock feathers tops this tree with unique style … spray of green foil leaves gives the matte glass … profusion of autumn-hued leaf sprays, moss, feathers …
Best Purple Flowers for Your Garden
… sweet vanilla-tinged fragrance , heliotrope develops … blue stud this glossy- leaf perennial through the … backed by a burgundy- leaf ornamental plum tree and edged with ornamental … and green. Peach- leaf and clustered bellflowers …
… dazzles with its many leaf colors in the fall. The tree 's richly colored … beauty after the leaves turn red in the fall … young Franklinia tree graces the edge of this garden . The leaves , ranging from bright …
24 Beautiful Blooming Houseplants
… gray-green leaves of this pineapple … on the fuzzy leaves ; cold water … simply cut off a leaf and root it … wing-shaped leaves are just as … in a shade garden . Why We Love … the beautiful leaves are marked … upright as a tree , prune it …
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