Re: design & combining

Kris-

I remember four years ago when I began gardening (beyond the world of pots) I 
was so serious about combinations - now I find that I like too many different 
plants to create the beautiful "drifts" I long for and I do not really have 
that kind of space.  I was driving myself crazy thinking about it as one 
large garden.  I had seen a few garden shows that focused on creating large 
pots that had a complimentary grouping of plants...I now try to use this 
theory in my garden  Now when I'm planting my garden I try to think of it 
being a grouping of small gardens.  Before I think about the bloom time or 
color I first (of course think about the mature size) look at the foliage and 
try to contrast and/or compliment the foliage as much as possible.  Then if 
the color of the bloom works in this spot a hole is dug.

I find that my most successful combination of plants are the ones that have 
been placed there by self sowing...sometimes what nature combines are things 
we would have never thought about doing and they often seem to break all of 
the "rules" except the rule of simply being beautiful.

Have fun out there and as Susan said - just put in what you like and are 
drawn to - the combinations will work out.  I seem to move plants every 
year...may sound like I've lost my mind - but I even look forward to it.

Happy Gardening 

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas Zone 9

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