Silver & gray: selections for highlighting and enhancing more colorful companions
Article Abstract:
Flower gardening tends to emphasize the presence of color. This can be effective if there is some contrast among the garden's plants so that flowering plants do not undermine aesthetic appeal. How to incorporate plants with silver and gray leaves into a color scheme is explained.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1992
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Alternative means of support
Article Abstract:
Vines can be trained to grow on trees, shrubs, walkways or even to be free-standing. Flowering vines can add attraction to plain pine shrubs that look bare near the bottom. Strong, old trees can also benefit from the decoration. Various techniques are described.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1995
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En garde! Sword-shaped leaves make their point
Article Abstract:
Large, pointed leaves that are part of both flowering and non-flowering plants can add an aesthetic dimension to a landscaped garden. Examples of these plants include hardy crocosmias, gladioli, phormiums and cordylines.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1993
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