Mixed borders
Have a permanent backbone of shrubs, among which are planted perennials, bulbs and bedding plants. Pick your plants carefully and you'll get a changing display all year round.
Mixed Borders American-Style
North American gardeners are increasingly discovering and defining new mixed border styles based on regional climate and growing conditions.
Mixed borders have it all. Located amongst shrubs and small trees, mixed borders are home to an array of plants, from bulbs, annuals, and perennials to grasses, vines, and groundcovers.
I like the way drifts of astilbes create ribbons of color in my mixed borders. Swathes of white, pink, red and purple astilbes make my shade gardens come alive in the summer.
Borders, Island Beds and Mixed Borders
According to the article "Stepping Stones to Perennial Garden Design" (author not listed) on the University of Illinois Extension site, the perennial garden was conceptualized in 1890 by George Nicholson, ...
Use it in mixed borders, with other shrubs and with perennials. You can combine it with other mid- to late summer bloomers as well, like black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa 'Goldsturm'), sneezeweed (Helenium), ...
Continue planting gladiolus corms in mixed borders or for cutting.
Arum lilies
Plant out arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) in very mild areas.
Garden Design - Creating Mixed Borders
By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide
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There are many columbines to choose from, but the exquisite colors of 'William Guiness' (shown here against a background of hosta) make it a popular choice for cottage gardens or mixed borders.
With over 500 cultivars available, this plant can be adapted to virtually any home landscape. Typically placed as foundation plants, they also work well in mixed borders and are an essential addition to any woodland garden design. ... Read More ...
Upright types team up beautifully with iris, foxglove, peonies, and perennial geraniums in mixed borders, and those that hug the ground are invaluable for the rich hues their flowers bring to rock garden areas.
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