Planting Places

In any garden, each space can be utilized differently to bring out its unique beauty. Here are some ideas for various planting areas:

• Arbors and Pergolas: Consider using climbing roses, clematis, or wisteria. These climbers can provide a beautiful and fragrant canopy overhead.
• Banks and Slopes: Groundcovers or low-growing shrubs work well to control erosion. Consider cotoneaster, creeping juniper, or ornamental grasses.
• Beds and Borders: Plant a mixture of annuals and perennials for continuous color and interest. Incorporate bulbs for spring surprises.
• Bog Gardens: Opt for moisture-loving plants such as irises, elephant ears, or ferns.
• Garden Edging: Low-growing plants like alyssum, creeping phlox, or lamb’s ear can create a soft edge to your garden beds.
• Groundcovers: Choose plants such as sedum, ivy, or pachysandra for areas where grass might not grow well.
• Hanging Baskets: Use trailing flowers like petunias, verbena, or lobelia for a burst of color.
• Hedges and Screens: Use shrubs like privet, boxwood, or arborvitae for privacy and noise reduction.
• Patio and Containers: Almost any plant can be grown in a container. Choose a variety for continuous interest.
• Rain Gardens: Native grasses, sedges, and flowering perennials that tolerate both wet and dry conditions work well.
• Small Gardens: Choose dwarf or slow-growing varieties to avoid overcrowding.
• Underplanting Shrubs and Roses: Use bulbs, perennials or low-growing shrubs for added interest under larger plants.
• Walls and Fences: Use climbers or wall shrubs. Clematis, honeysuckle, and climbing roses are excellent choices.
• Wall-side Borders: Opt for sun-loving climbers or drought-tolerant plants, as this can be a hot, dry spot.
• Water Gardens, Ponds, and Streams: Water lilies, lotus, and papyrus are excellent choices for aquatic plants.

These ideas can transform your garden into a lively, flourishing space, no matter its layout or your personal style.