Color In The Garden
How does your garden look? If it’s dull or you’re just ready for a change you might be interested in learning about color in the garden. The more you’re able to leverage the different colors of nature the more beautiful your garden will be.
The truth is that you don’t have to work very hard to get the beauty you want in your garden. Mother nature has done most of the work for us already! All you need to do is think about what colors of nature you want to experience in your backyard.
Many people like to focus on the different greens that are out there. Even though green is a single color there are various shades and hues of green. Dark green can look absolutely gorgeous when mixed together with litter shades.
You can also choose to focus on other single colors. Try collecting flowers that come in different shades of red. You’ll turn a lot of heads with the vibrancy of red. It can also be beautiful to gather blue flowers. These are more rare and add a lot of interest.
As pretty as focusing on one color in your garden can be most people will want to combine different colors. A red, white, and blue theme garden looks stunning around the fourth of July. Soft pinks, reds, and purples create a very feminine look.
You could also choose to plant a random mixture. There are wildflower seed packets that contain many different kinds of flowers in different colors. This is a nice way to add a lot of color to your backyard if you’ve been feeling like it’s boring. Don’t worry about it all matching, these mixtures always look great.
You can get as in depth with choosing different colors for your garden as you want. Some people will really get into it making sure that each color combination evokes a specific emotion or feeling.
If you’re at a loss for color combination ideas you can head to your local florist. They are masters at knowing which flowers and colors to put together. Take a step back at all of the offerings and see if anything stands out to you.
Another idea is to visit neighbor’s yards. If someone else has a “greener” thumb than you have they might be a great resource to turn to when you need help deciding on the best colors for your garden.
Don’t forget that vegetables add color too! When you’re growing vegetables your first thought probably isn’t about which colors look best, but you can make make a conscious effort to combine the best looking vegetables to create a dramatic effect in your yard.
Adding color to the garden is an amazing way to add beauty to your yard. You can really have fun with the natural colors that are out there. Check around for inspiration and get started with your own garden today.