Red Planters

When December arrives, many believe that the year is gardening at its end? Not at all! Although a number of gardens are distinguished by the absence of color, most deciduous plants threw the sheet at this stage and perennials have gone to ground for the dormant season. But the gardens do not look so dark and here are some simple tips to help put the color in the garden. Before you begin, some basic planning is required.

Plants - choose wisely, be sure to select plants that look good or their best during the winter months. Choose plants with interesting foliage, or better yet select varieties that bloom at this time of year, there are many choices, including Skimmia, Coprosma, hellebores, Mahonia, Cyclamen etc.

Size Matters - yes, select growers that provide sufficient space to develop mound, and avoid planting large plants in large shallow planters or planting cover crops to compact large planters.

Shape and color - does not apply only to plants, the size and shape also applies to growers. There is such a range of growers to choose from. Try grouping farmers into groups in the garden cottage, a range of sizes can look particularly attractive, while in a more formal garden architecture, using size can enhance the desired effect.

Plantation impact

Here are some suggestions for interesting combinations of:

• Cordyline (Tenax) in sub-floor with the dynamics near as neon yellow striped Acorus Ogon


• For a more architectural look, try planting a plant specimen as a half-standard (such as Lollipop) several varieties to choose from, including bay laurel, Holly, etc. Camelia underplant with Buxus sempervirens (Common Box ) or Euonymous Gaiety. Sub-floor must be set to reflect the formal aspect.


• For a more seasonal look, try Skimmia japonica rubella, with its rich green leaves and masses of slender flowers / fruit. Sub-floor with the green and yellow striped Evergold Carex.


• For small containers, but masses of bright colors, try the lively red tinted foliage of Hebe Heartbreaker as characteristic plant and mix with the grass striking as black leaf Ophiopogon nigrescens.


• In sheltered areas, Nandina domestica, with its varied colors of green foliage, yellow and red with masses of red berries can look stunning when combined with the removal of bright yellow leaves of Acorus Ogon.


• Leaves silver-tipped Astelia Silver Spears provide some flakes of the season when the understory light foliage variagated Green Dwarf Skimmia Merlot with its red berries.


• A strikingly rich color effect can be achieved with a specimen of Phormium yellow wave mixed with the color purple Heuchera Palace Purple RAM.


• One of my favorite combinations is to use half a standard model of the olive tree, with understorey ogon Acorus and cyclamen. And for a hypnotic effect during the hours of the night to spend in uplighter seeders and white light scratches with money blue hues of green, olive produces a memorable Christmas.

Many other combinations are possible, even with the inclusion of seasonal bulbs and flowers of the season, including cyclamen, hyacinth, etc. Winter Thoughts With some simple planning, striking color combinations can be achieved and all designed to give elevator if necessary for the appearance of otherwise dull winter garden. Choose containers with interesting patterns and color that will extend the contrast with the color choice for planting schemes.

Finally do not forget to water and apply some Fe