TITLE

Perennial Pleasures

AUTHOR(S)

Weishan, Michael

PUB. DATE

June 2004

SOURCE

Country Living Gardener;Summer2004, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p84

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The perennial gardener Esther Andersen's garden demonstrates some important techniques for designing a harmonious perennial border. Perennial borders that are meant to be viewed from one side look best when they are distinctly delineated from the landscape beyond. Fences, hedges, and walls are ideal for this purpose, but should be chosen, like the rustic split-rail fence, to blend with the overall look and feel of the place. In order to be effective, perennial borders must possess a tripartite mix of low plants at the front, mid-height plants at the center, and tall ones toward the rear. INSETS: Esther Anderson's garden;Raspberry refreshment.

ACCESSION #

13071471

Tags: GARDENING;  PERENNIALS;  FENCES;  GARDEN structures;  HEDGES;  PLANTS

 

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