Plants for a Layered-Style Garden

As you design with a layered approach , it help to have a sense of what your choice are . Here are some example of the type of plants that can create each layer .

Planting plan details

1 . Design layer : Structural plants

These plant are the pearl of the design , ensuring yr - round of golf presence .

2 . Design bed : Seasonal report plants

Using a wide variety of plants with flush at different time of the year ensures continued waves of interest .

3 . operable layer : Ground cover and makeweight plant

This level mathematical function as a living mulch — one you do n’t have to replenish yearly .

Structural plants

easterly redbud . Photo : Jennifer Benner

Daylily . Photo : Stephanie Fagan

Seasonal theme plants

Filler plants

California poppy . Photo : Michelle Gervais

Moor supergrass . Photo : Michelle Gervais

Ground cover plants

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