Border basics 5: balancing act
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Rounded boulders placed along the driveway both recall the rocks on the nearby beach, thus providing a link with the landscape and keep drivers from plowing through the flowerbeds. Gentle mounding of the beds near the entrance to the house adds topographical interest to the flat site and helps to keep car headlights from shining into the house.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2004
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Laying plans
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The process from planning to installation to maintenance of creating a pleasing successful border is presented. While planning for planting one should consider various factors such as seasonality, long-term appearance, direction of light, time of day and climate and local conditions.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2004
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Border basics 4: Staying flexible
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The main feature of the borders discussed is the preponderance of hardscape and structural framework plants. Hardscape and permanent plantings allow for an ever-changing palette of colorful bulbs and perennials.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2003
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