Are you a first-time gardener or a seasoned pro looking to shake things up? Whichever you are, we can all agree that sometimes it’s good to get back to basics.
That’s why we’re compiling all our best landscape design tips, to help you easily map out, design, and plant the garden of your dreams!
Take the time to get to know your space before diving into any projects. This is especially important because it will let you know what kinds of plants will thrive in your soil and what kinds of amendments you may have to make for other plants. Learn more here!
Once you’re familiar with the ins and outs of your yard, it’s time to begin bringing your ideas to life by sketching them out. This will help you take what’s in your head and translate them into reality. Learn more about how to sketch out your ideas here!
A great way to start is by playing with the building blocks of the garden, and structure plants are key! Structural shrubs and trees act as the bones to your garden. Learn more about what structural plants are and how to use them in your garden here!
If you’ve got a slope in your landscape that you’re looking to cover, options like Jade Parade® Sand Cherry are the perfect choice for covering trickier areas of landscape with something beautiful thanks to its strong roots that help to keep the plant in place. Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard is another great option that brings a splash of color to the landscape while also solving a problem.
You can shop the First Editions® collection online during our shipping season and also use our Find a Retailer tool to locate First Editions® shrubs at garden centers near you. Remember to tag us on social if you plant one of these shrubs and sign up for our newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and more delivered right to your inbox.
