Creating a beautiful yard from scratch can be daunting. Thankfully, there are simple design principles that can guide you when revamping your home’s landscape. In this blog post, we go over three design principles we used to create an eclectic garden design in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Contrasting Colors
The use of contrasting colors is a tried and true technique in landscape design. It can help create a sense of balance and harmony in the outdoor space by creating a visual focal point that draws the eye. In the case of this, we placed tropical plants of varying colors in the same planting beds.
The white leaves of the False Agave were placed next to the purple hues of the Queen Emma, while red bromeliads encircled colorful croton petras. This gave the small garden bed a splash of color that would be visible from the front street, ensuring it didn't get overlooked. One technique to prevent colorful garden beds from seeming chaotic is to place several of the same plant in an organized manner. This will give order to an array of color. Here, we placed mexican petunias in a single file line in the back of the bed, and placed bromeliads in a circle.
Irregular Shapes
Most exterior structures resemble neat geometric shapes. This pattern is often replicated in planting beds, which can make gardens seem dull despite having beautiful plants. To add some visual interest, consider making your garden beds in the form of irregular shapes. In this design, we created an irregularly shaped garden bed to serve as the focal point of the front.
The curcing lines and irregular shape help the garden bed stand out from more defined exterior structures. You can add some curvature to your planting beds with grass, rocks, or mulch, and even position plants in curving patterns to save costs. Remember to not overdo the curving as it might look untidy, and keeping it minimal is often the best approach. By adding curves, you can break up the monotony and add some playful shape.
Repurposing Plants
One of the keys to this is repurposing existing plants. Rather than removing the existing Chinese fan Palm and Roebelenii palms at the front of the house, we incorporated them into the new design. They served as the boundary of the irregularly shaped garden bed on two sides. We then placed a triple alexander palm on the other side to serve as the focal point of the remaining side. A benefit of repurposing plants is that they are often larger than new plants, especially when on a budget.
Conclusion
At Sugar Green Gardens, we take pride in creating landscapes that are tailored to the specific needs and desires of our clients. By incorporating contrasting colors, irregular shapes, and repurposed plants, we are able to create outdoor spaces that are truly one-of-a-kind. If you are in need of a professional landscape design company in Fort Lauderdale, look no further than Sugar Green Gardens. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin transforming your outdoor space into a work of art.
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