Gardening with foliage first : 127 dazzling combinations that pair the beauty of leaves with flowers, bark, berries, and more

__Foliage + Flowers__showcases 127 outstanding examples of foliage combined with flowers for maximum visual impact. The beginner-friendly layout helps new gardeners adapt each combination in their own garden and the succinct, accessible text describes each plant and discuss general maintenance needs. The combinations span all four seasons for an entire year of exciting color and feature options for sunny and shady yards. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright Page......Page 5 Table of Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 7 Combinations for Spring and Summer......Page 17 Captivating Combinations for Bright Locations......Page 18 Bad Hair Day......Page 19 Color and Cut......Page 21 Smoke Signals......Page 23 Savvy Solution......Page 25 Aging Gracefully......Page 27 Fit for a King......Page 29 Pocket Prairie......Page 31 Sitting Pretty......Page 33 Dripping with Jewels......Page 35 The Long View......Page 37 Bee Happy......Page 39 Calculated Risk......Page 41 Contained Excitement......Page 44 Cherry Garcia......Page 47 Dipped in Rosé......Page 49 Pizzazz with Palms......Page 51 Treasure Hunt......Page 53 Twist and Shout......Page 56 Will-O'-the Wisp......Page 59 Foliage Explosion......Page 61 Summer Crunch......Page 63 Naugthy But Nice......Page 65 Gone Fishing......Page 67 In the Spotlight......Page 70 Puzzle Me Perfect......Page 73 Midas Touch......Page 76 Beauty Without the Beast......Page 79 Berry Fiesta......Page 81 Make a Wish......Page 83 Lemon Layer Cake......Page 86 Secret Weapon......Page 89 Tropical Tapestry......Page 91 Picture of Innocence......Page 93 Citrus Splash......Page 95 Final Flourish......Page 97 Sassitude......Page 99 The Gilded Age......Page 102 Summer Galaxy......Page 105 Portable Portrait......Page 107 Color Play......Page 109 Purple Passion......Page 111 Shadows and Silhouettes......Page 113 Incredible Edibles......Page 115 Unexpected Prize......Page 118 Nesting Instincts......Page 121 Pretty in Pink......Page 124 Focal Point Formula......Page 127 The Green Light......Page 129 Flavour of the Month......Page 131 Easy Breezy......Page 133 Welcome to the Party......Page 135 Silver Dust......Page 137 Cool Ideas for Shaded Spaces......Page 140 Aquascapes......Page 141 Unlikely Trio......Page 143 All the Right Notes......Page 145 Casual Sophistication......Page 148 Abstract Art......Page 151 Tropical Staycation......Page 153 Lemon Drop Martini......Page 156 Connect the Dots......Page 159 Petite Beauty......Page 161 Sharing the Spotlight......Page 163 Spring Fever......Page 165 Color Carousel......Page 168 The New Black......Page 171 The Magpie Effect......Page 173 A Plum Opportunity......Page 177 The Bells of Spring......Page 179 Blues with a Feeling......Page 181 Double Duty......Page 183 Sunrise, Sunset......Page 185 Whipped Cream on Lemon Mousse......Page 187 Triptych......Page 189 Dreamsicle......Page 191 Star Struck......Page 193 Vivid, Viacious, and Violet......Page 195 Tickled Pink......Page 197 Limited Edition......Page 199 Rustic with a Twist......Page 202 Delicate Details......Page 205 Mixed and Match......Page 207 Stalwart Standouts......Page 209 Rich and Robust......Page 211 Jurassic Moment......Page 213 Pineapple Crush......Page 215 Starburst......Page 217 Combinations for Fall and Winter......Page 219 Dazzling Displays for Sunny Areas......Page 220 Understated Opulence......Page 221 Berries, Blades, and Branches......Page 224 A Warm Embrace......Page 227 Dinosaur Soup......Page 229 Golden Moments......Page 232 Ice Cream Sandwich......Page 235 A Point in Time......Page 237 Rainless, Rocky, and Restful......Page 240 Scentsational......Page 243 Winter Whites......Page 245 Bejeweled......Page 247 Cabbage Queen......Page 249 Fall Symphony......Page 252 Mixed-up Mosaic......Page 255 Swimming with Succulents......Page 257 Sculptures and Skeletons......Page 260 Mise en Place......Page 263 Lovable Rogue......Page 266 A Vertical Twist......Page 269 The Ticklish Porcupine......Page 271 Fire and Ice......Page 273 Serendipity......Page 275 Traffic Alert......Page 277 Balance......Page 279 Emerald Isle......Page 281 Pumpkin Spice Latte......Page 283 Golden Threads......Page 286 Soup for the Soul......Page 289 Inspired Designs for Shady Locations......Page 292 Winter Sparklers......Page 293 Pure Indulgence......Page 295 A Queen and Her Court......Page 297 Hanky Panky in the Shade......Page 299 Classics Ablaze......Page 301 A Woodland Romance......Page 305 Fuss-free Drama......Page 307 A Winter Romance......Page 309 Ring of Fire......Page 312 Almost Native......Page 315 Cool Cola......Page 317 Frills and Fronds......Page 319 Contemporay Holiday......Page 321 Further Reading......Page 324 Acknowledgments......Page 325 Photo Credits......Page 326 Design and Location Credits......Page 327 Index......Page 329 About the Authors......Page 341 Create A Foliage-driven Garden That Dazzles! Although Seductive, Flowers, By Their Fleeting Nature, Are A Fickle Base To Provide Long-lasting Gardens With Year-round Interest. Tackle This Problem With The Advice In Gardening With Foliage First. Learn How To First Build A Framework Of Foliage And Then Layer In Flowers And Other Artistic Elements As The Finishing Touches. This Simple, Recipe-style Approach To Garden Design Features 127 Combinations For Both Sunny And Shady Gardens That Work For A Variety Of Climates And Garden Challenges. Foliage + Flowers showcases 127 outstanding examples of foliage combined with flowers for maximum visual impact. The beginner-friendly layout helps new gardeners adapt each combination in their own garden and the succinct, accessible text describes each plant and discuss general maintenance needs. The combinations span all four seasons for an entire year of exciting color and feature options for sunny and shady yards. Gardening with Foliage First has something for every gardener-beginners will learn how to choose the right foliage plants, experienced gardeners will be inspired by fresh twists on old favorites, and everyone will be encouraged to create a beautiful, year-round garden