Hola! Just a quick word about planting techniques. I often see people planting their flowers in rows like little soldiers. While this technique could be effective in creating a border, I generally stay away from it. In my gardens, I like a
mass of color rather than little specks dotted here and there. So I plant in groups: usually threes. That way the plant (in this case Victoria Blue Salvia - one of my very favorites) will make a statement and hold it's own against the rest of the garden. With the exception of spreaders (wave petunias, nasturtium, licorice, etc), I plant all my annuals like this.
In this picture, you can see how well the salvia holds its own against the hydrangea and cosmos (the cosmos were also planted in a group). I love the way the blue color just grabs your attention! Isn't it beautiful?
Anyway consider doing this in your own garden this year.
I am exhausted; another long, sweaty and dirty day in the gardens so it's off to bed with me!
In this picture, you can see how well the salvia holds its own against the hydrangea and cosmos (the cosmos were also planted in a group). I love the way the blue color just grabs your attention! Isn't it beautiful?
