10 Tips for Landscaping Around Trees

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Be Bold About It

You’ll notice that well-designed commercial landscapes often feature swatches of just one or two plants. The bold treatment is meant to be noticed from a distance, even from a passing car. It’s called “55 MPH landscaping” and it does get noticed. You can do the same thing on a smaller scale in your home garden. Shown here are pink impatiens and purple Iresine.

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Mass Appeal

Another idea is to mass just one plant, but mix up the colors, as seen with these pink, white and red begonias. The identical height, habit and leaf texture of the plants makes the bed seem more cohesive. Yet the mix of colors brings more excitement than a monotone color scheme would.

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Monoculture Meets Multistem

A multistem tree is like a sculpture: it deserves a stage. These fresh-looking ferns are a perfect companion because they complement the tree, adding attractive color and texture without overwhelming the eye. And when they turn color in fall, they’ll become a temporary focal point.