Impulsive Plant Shopping

I love to share landscaping ideas and plant info.  What better way to do that than with a journal page.  So here we go...

I was a plant lover before a designer.  After a tough week, I like nothing better than to spend a Friday afternoon in the nurseries, taking note of new introductions. But this can spell trouble and I know I'm not alone.  How do I wander the nurseries without picking up one, three, five, or a carload of plants and then have my husband say, "Did we really need these?"  Having spent many years designing gardens for others as well as my own, I have a thought process that may help you decide if your purchase will be right for your yard.

I ask myself... Where will I put this new plant?  And then, how well will it contrast with its neighbors?  If I can successfully answer these questions regarding location and contrast, then I buy.

Next, we will explore the importance of an appropriate level of contrast in the garden.  Have a great week!