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horticultural science of the University of Guelph Take advantage of the natural dings which presently exist trees and shrubs can be made the back bone to a weJJ- flower garden A fence wall or hedge can also be used to your advantage En framing your personal garden Allow at least metres to one metre between these structures and plantings to ease maintenance such as weeding and staking a diversity In plant height form and color is desired ensure that the plan allows a minimum width of metre to I metres for the flower border Depending on location available space and persona choice borders may be designed for natural Informal appeal This can be accomplished by creating a free- flowing effect by using height variations and natural contours and curves in the flower bed Geometric form and sharp contrast in plant color form and texture can be used to create a more rigid formal garden Do not use informal and formal design In the same border keep these separate within each bed to ensure harmony in design After consideration of design color Is what personalizes your garden Color is a matter of personal choice and taste everyone has a favorite color Color can be used to create a feeling of coolness and temper the heat of summer Pastel shades of blue purple lavender pink and rose coupled with white can be used for this purpose The use of closely related harmonious colors will help avoid unpleasant clashes In color For example orange and yellow red and violet orange bronze and red are harmonious whereas blue and yellow or blue and orange are contrasting colours Select plants that are suited for the location For hot open areas choose plants hat are heat tolerant such as zinnia petunia verbena marigold geranium portulaca Baisamimpatlens and fibrous tuberous or nonstop begonias are best suited to shady locations For best showing arrange plants cording to their height A flower bed viowed from one side should have the tallest plants in the background intermediate height In the centre and low growing plants in the foreground Allow plant height to drift into each zone to create a natural appearance avoiding sharp step like patterns Arrange plants according to form and texture to maximize their potential show Mix plants with vertical and horizontal forms spike flowers such as snapdragons and stocks with horizontal forms such as petunias Use foliage texture and color to enhance composition Foliage can soften harsh color clashes and blending plant form and texture leads to natural appearance of the garden To create a massive appearance of less prominent or less showy plants arrange these in groupings of three five and seven etc Planning a flower garden should begin by thumbing through seed catalogues to familiarize yourself with the vast selections of annua flowers which arc presently available in the market Your local garden centre will give you added assistance and guidance In plant selection Put your Ideas on paper then make a scaled drawing of your future garden Let the colors unfold for your pleasure this summer and take pride in your own creation